Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
"Digital Astrophotography"The State of the Art
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"Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series" series; Contains techniques, advice, hints, tips and spectacular color images from world experts in CCD astronomy from North America and Europe. Their insights are illustrated with color images. This book features techniques that range from using simple webcams to highly technical aspects such as supernovae patrolling. With 125 illus.. Paperback, 185 pages. Size: 235 x 158 mm. Weight: 406g.
Author: (Ratledge, David, ed.)
ISBN: 1852337346
Publisher: Springer London Ltd
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"Interplanetary Dust"
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"Astronomy and Astrophysics Library" series; A handbook on the physics of interplanetary dust. The topics covered in the book include: historical perspectives; cometary dust; near-Earth environment; meteoroids and meteors; properties of interplanetary dust; numerical modelling of the Zodiacal Cloud; and observations and simple physics. With 242 figs., including 4 color plates, 46 tabs.. Hardback, 834 pages. Weight: 1247g.
Author: (Grun, Eberhard, ed.)
ISBN: 3540420673
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date: 2001 (Germany)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"The Universe in Gamma Rays"
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"Astronomy and Astrophysics Library" series; Since satellites, especially SIGMA and Beppo-SAX, gave a completely new picture of our universe, gamma-ray astronomy has become an integral part of astronomical research. This book provides a comprehensive presentation of this field of research, addressing both graduate students and researchers. With 141 figs., 28 in color.. Hardback, 421 pages. Size: 230 x 161 mm. Weight: 862g.
Author: (Schonfelder, Volker, ed.)
ISBN: 3540678743
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date: 2001 (Germany)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"The Universe in X-Rays"
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"Astronomy and Astrophysics Library" series; Over the years X-ray astronomy has become an integral part of modern astrophysics and cosmology. This book summarizes the status of X-ray astronomy in terms of observational results and their astrophysical interpretation. It is written for students, astrophysicists, as well as physicists interested in the field. With 197 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations, 19 black & white tables, 35 black & white. Hardback, 518 pages. Size: 235 x 155 mm. Weight: 977g.
Author: (Trumper, Joachim, ed.)
ISBN: 354034411X
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date: 2007 (Germany)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"The Sextant Handbook"Adjustment, Repair, Use and History
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Designed to make the reader conversant with this most beautiful and functional of the navigator's tools. This book includes topics such as: Assembly and Disassembly; Vital Adjustments; Avoiding Problems; Rough Weather Sightings; Oiling and Cleaning; Immersion Baths; Emergency Silvering; and, Finding and Buying Used Sextants. With illustrations. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 192 pages. Size: 231 x 152 mm. Weight: 270g.
Author: Bauer, Bruce A.
ISBN: 0070052190
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Date: 1995 (United States)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"Observational Astronomy"
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New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy. With 150 line figures 30 halftones 125 exercises. 2 rev ed. Hardback, 322 pages. Size: 254 x 180 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author: Birney, D.Scott Gonzalez, Guillermo Oesper, David
ISBN: 0521853702
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"Astronomy Methods"A Physical Approach to Astronomical Observations
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"Cambridge Planetary Science" series; An introduction to basic practical tools, methods and phenomena that underlie quantitative astronomy. With 58 line figures 50 halftones 16 tables 89 exercises. Paperback, 458 pages. Size: 246 x 175 mm. Weight: 917g.
Author: Bradt, Hale
ISBN: 0521535514
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"An Introduction to Radio Astronomy"
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A clearly written, wide-ranging graduate textbook examining all aspects of radio astronomy - by two founders of the field. With 189 line figures 14 halftones 3 tables. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 408 pages. Size: 247 x 176 mm. Weight: 919g.
Author: Burke, Bernard F. Graham-Smith, Francis
ISBN: 0521005175
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes"Practical Amateur Astronomy Volume 2
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"Practical Amateur Astronomy" series; A unique guide introducing the latest modern resources available to amateur observers. With 62 line figures 28 halftones 16 tables. Paperback, 282 pages. Size: 246 x 189 mm. Weight: 653g.
Author: Covington, Michael A.
ISBN: 0521524199
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"Touring the Universe Through Binoculars"Complete Astronomer's Guidebook
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"Wiley Science Editions" series; This practial book guides amateur astronomers through the heavens using binoculars rather than telescopes. It includes an atlas which provides listings of deep-sky objects visible to binoculars, as well as sections on buying and using binoculars. With ill.. Hardback, 304 pages. Size: 252 x 179 mm. Weight: 510g.
Author: Harrington, Philip S.
ISBN: 0471513377
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date: 1990 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"Handbook of Ccd Astronomy"
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"Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers" series; Ellis, Richard (ed.) New updated edition of popular handbook; a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects. With 65 line figures. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 222 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author: Howell, Steve B.
ISBN: 0521617626
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
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"David Levy's Guide to Observing and Discovering Comets"
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Practical handbook describing the techniques that have been developed over the years for observing comets. With 9 line figures 25 halftones 8 plates. Hardback, 188 pages. Size: 256 x 179 mm. Weight: 556g.
Author: Levy, David H.
ISBN: 052182656X
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"The 20-Cm Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope"A Practical Observing Guide
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A complete how-to guide, packed with advice on the most popular telescope in the world. With 24 line figures 66 halftones. New ed. Paperback, 284 pages. Size: 228 x 153 mm. Weight: 465g.
Author: Manly, Peter L.
ISBN: 0521644410
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 1999 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"Keep Watching the Skies!"The Story of Operation Moonwatch and the Dawn of the Space Age
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When the Soviets launched Sputnik in 1957, thousands of ordinary people across the globe seized the opportunity to participate in the start of the Space Age. This book tells the story of this network of pioneers who, fueled by civic pride and exhilarated by space exploration, took part in the scientific endeavor. With 34 halftones. 4 line illus.. Hardback, 324 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 606g.
Author: McCray, W. Patrick
ISBN: 0691128545
Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Date: 2008 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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"Light Pollution"Responses and Remedies
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"Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series" series; This work considers the available strategies open to astronomers to get rid of the light pollution and minimize its effects by using the correct instrumentation. It contains an extensive catalogue of deep-sky and other objects that can be seen from variously light-polluted sites. With 139 figs., 98 in color.. Paperback, 228 pages. Size: 235 x 165 mm. Weight: 454g.
Author: Mizon, Bob
ISBN: 1852334975
Publisher: Springer London Ltd
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Astronomical Observation: Observatories, Equipment & Methods
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