Includes suggestions for observing periodic comets in addition to finding new comets Small trim size and to-the-point text make this ideal for use as an on-the-go-reference Explains the possibilities for an amateur observer to make a significant contribution to planetary science through comet-spotting In these days of computers and CCD cameras, visual comet observers can …
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William and Caroline Herschel – Pioneers in Late 18th-Century Astronomy, Author: Michael Hoskin Michael Hoskin visar att William Herschel var den första observationskosmologen och en av de första observatörerna som attackerade det sideriska universum bortom solsystemet: Herschel byggde instrument mycket bättre än någon annan som användes vid det kungliga observatoriet. Med hjälp av sin syster …
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Stands as a unique single-source reference, for astronomers and for anyone interested in classical literature. Organized by season for convenient practical observations. Gives practical observation data for stellar and deep-sky features, as well as observing and imaging tips. Serves as a great resource for astronomy lectures and star parties. The Mythology of the Night Sky, …
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Observing Nebulae This book enables anyone with suitable instruments to undertake an examination of nebulae and see or photograph them in detail. Nebulae, ethereal clouds of gas and dust, are among the most beautiful objects to view in the night sky. These star-forming regions are a common target for observers and photographers. Griffiths describes many …
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Digital SLR Astrophotography Digital SLR cameras have made it easier than ever before to photograph the night sky. Whether you’re a beginner, nature photographer, or serious astronomer, this is the definitive handbook to capturing the heavens. Starting with simple projects for beginners such as cameras on tripods, it then moves onto more advanced projects including …
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Budget Astrophotography, Authors: Jensen, Timothy J. Here are clear explanations of how to make superb astronomical deep-sky images using only a DSLR or webcam and an astronomical telescope – no expensive dedicated CCD cameras needed! The book is written for amateur astronomers interested in budget astrophotography – the deep sky, not just the Moon and …
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Mysteries of galaxy-formation, Authors: COMBES, Francoise The mystery of how the galaxies formed is a complex and intriguing subject, involving several different theories and an understanding of many different phenomena. Françoise Combes outlines the context in which the Big Bang and the expansion of the universe occurred and the first inhomogeneities from which arose the …
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The Chemical Cosmos – A Guided Tour, Author: Steve Miller If you have ever wondered how we get from the awesome impersonality of the Big Bang universe to the point where living creatures can start to form, and evolve into beings like you, your friends and your family, wonder no more. Steve Miller provides us …
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Tim Peake and Britain’s Road to Space – Författare: Erik Seedhouse For centuries the British developed a reputation as a nation of explorers. From Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe to the ascent of Everest, British explorers crossed oceans and continents and ventured where few, if any, had gone before. Until very recently, that legacy …
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Sketching the Moon, Authors: Handy, R., Kelleghan, D., McCague, Th., Rix, E., Russell, S. Soon after you begin studying the sky through your small telescope or binoculars, you will probably be encouraged by others to make sketches of what you see. Sketching is a time-honored tradition in amateur astronomy and dates back to the earliest …
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Astrophotography is Easy! Focuses on true beginners in astrophotography, assuming no prior knowledge of the subject Covers the scientific background, necessary equipment, and field techniques for photographing the sky Avoids overly technical material in favor of a casual, reader-friendly guide There are many books covering different facets of astrophotography, but few of them contain all …
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Solar History – An Introduction – Författare: Claudio Vita-Finzi Beyond the four centuries of sunspot observation and the five decades during which artificial satellites have monitored the Sun – that is to say for 99.99999% of the Sun’s existence – our knowledge of solar history depends largely on analogy with kindred main sequence stars, on …
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The Science and Art of Using Telescopes, Authors: Pugh, Philip On Earth, tethers or ropes or lines are used primarily to bind things to each other. In Space, tethers can also be used to attach spacecraft to each other, but this technology involves much more than simply tying things together. Ropes can also be used …
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Asteroids – Relics of Ancient Time Where do asteroids come from and what are they made of? What clues do they hold about the evolution of the Solar System? Scientists have catalogued hundreds of thousands of asteroids, and many are thought to contain water and amino acids, the building blocks of life. Michael K. Shepard …
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NASA’s Scientist-Astronauts by David, Shayler, Burgess, Colin NASA och industristudier fortsatte att undersöka möjligheter som kunde leda till att de första rymdstationerna skapades med överskott av Apollo-hårdvara, genom Apollo Applications Program (AAP). Det fanns också ett växande intresse inom militären att skapa sitt eget bemannade rymdstationsprogram, genomföra experiment i omloppsbana och forskning med strategiska fördelar …
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Astronomy for Older Eyes Author: James L. Chen, Adam (ILT) Chen, James L. Chen Whether a novice or an experienced observer, the practice of astronomy differs over the years. This guide will extend the enjoyment of astronomy well into the Golden Years by addressing topics such as eye and overall health issues, recommendations on telescope …
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Astro litteraturpaket orientering – språk: Svenska (Planisfär) och Engelska (boken) Astroswedens litteraturpaket är designade för att hjälpa dig som är intresserad av astronomi med att utöva din hobby. Paketet ”orientering på stjärnhimlen” skall hjälpa dig med att hitta vad som är vart på himlen, och att veta vilka objekt som kan vara spännande att titta …
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Imaging the Southern Sky, Authors: Chadwick, Stephen, Cooper, Ian If you’re looking for a handy reference guide to help you image and explore the many splendors of the southern sky, Imaging the Southern Sky is the book for you. The work features not only stunning color images, all taken by Stephen Chadwick, of the best …
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India in Space – Författare: Marco Aliberti This book presents the renewing strategic vision and progressive diversification of the Indian space programme at the nexus socio-economic development, commerce and geopolitics. It disentangles India’s evolving rationales for engaging in space from a wide range of perspectives and provides novel and in-depth assessment of the domestic, regional …
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The Radio Sky and How to Observe It, Authors: Lashley, Jeff We have learned a great deal about our universe not only by looking at the sky through optical telescopes but also by listening to it! Although in the past most of the great discoveries have been made by professional radio astronomers using large radio …
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