A grab-and-go book containing everything you need to observe a meteor shower. Filled with rich, readable information for amateurs of any level and includes downloadable charts, sheets and data This atlas contains everything you need to know about meteor showers and how to observe them. It begins with the science behind these celestial fireworks, then equips […]
Saturn is the second largest planet in the solar system, and the only one with a spectacular ring system easily visible from Earth. Julius Benton’s Saturn and How to Observe It provides a compendium of the latest information, amateur and professional images of Saturn. These images are followed by advice on how to observe Saturn […]
In this book, Warren Keller reveals the secrets of astro-image processing software PixInsight in a practical and easy to follow manner, allowing the reader to produce stunning astrophotographs from even mediocre data.Inside Pixinsight av Warren A. Keller As the first comprehensive post-processing platform to be created by astro-imagers for astro-imagers, it has for many, replaced […]
En beskrivning av Galileo Galileis arbete.Galileo Galilei At The Threshold Of The Scientific Age – Författare: Wolfgang W. Osterhage This new scientific biography explores the influences on, and of, Galileo’s exceptional work, thereby revealing novel connections with the worldviews of his age and beyond. Galileo Galilei’s contribution to science is unquestionable. And his conflict with […]
A comprehensive solar observing guide for use at the telescope by amateur astronomers at all three levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Users will find invaluable information for identifying features through photos, charts, diagrams in a logical, orderly fashion and then interpreting the observations.Observing the sun – A Pocket FieldGuide, Author: Jamey L. Jenkins Because the […]
Jupiter is one of the most spectacular observing targets for amateur astronomers. There are various books about observing the planets, and several about Jupiter itself, but this is the only book to deal with the giant planet – its formation, structure, and incredible physics – as well as with the practical aspects of observation of […]
En illustrerad berättelse om vårt solsystems historia från dess ursprung till idag.A History Of The Solar System – Författare: Claudio Vita-Finzi This well illustrated book presents a compact history of the Solar System from its dusty origins 4,600,000 years ago to the present day. Its primary aim is to show how the planets and their […]
Denna praktiska guide ger smarta råd om alla aspekter av vetenskapskommunikation. Den har en tätt sammanvävd samling frågor: produkttyper, målgrupper, skriftlig kommunikation, visuell kommunikation, valideringsprocesser, metoder för effektivt arbetsflöde, distribution, marknadsföring, reklam och mycket mer.The Hands-On Guide for Science Communicators, Authors: Lindberg Christensen, Lars Denna extremt praktiska guide ger did de nödvändiga ”genvägarna” för att […]
Boken för amatörastronomen som vill börja med fotometri och/eller spektroskopi. Hans Thorgren har även skrivit boken Den Spännande Astronomin.Den Kodknäckande Astronomen, av Hans Thorgren Boken är i första hand avsedd för studenter som just påbörjat sina studier i astronomi samt för amatörastronomer som vill börja med fotometri och/eller spektroskopi. Den bör även kunna vara lämplig […]
This flagship work charts a complete chronological log of orbital manned spaceflight. Included are the X-15 ”astroflights” of the 1960s, and the two 1961 Mercury and Redstone missions which were non-orbital.Praxis Manned Spaceflight Log 1961-2006, Authors: Furniss Tim, Shayler David, Shayler, Michael D. There is an image depicting each manned spaceflight, and data boxes containing […]
This book is a unique work satisfying the need for a modern, comprehensive review of all major aspects of galaxy observation.Galaxies and How to Observe Them, Authors: Steinicke, Wolfgang, Jakiel, Richard The book combines the physical background on the nature and data of galaxies, the relevant instrumentation and viewing techniques, and finally the targets and […]
Den här boken fyller ett behov av en komplett historia av Lunar Roving Vehicle som användes på Apollo 15, 16 och 17, och bygger på många fotografier som aldrig tidigare publicerats.Lunar and Planetary Rovers, Authors: Young, Anthony Den berättar också historien om robotrovers som används på Mars, och avslutas med en beskrivning av de nya […]
Denna kompakta stjärnkarta är ett utmärkt hjälpmedel för den som vill lära sig stjärnhimlen. Genom att ställa in tid och datum, så visar planisfären de stjärnbilder, som för närvarande är synliga, samt intressanta objekt för mindre teleskop/kikare…Planisfär för 60° nordlig bredd Planisfären är tillverkad av väderbeständig plast och tål utan problem fukt och dagg. Specifikationer: […]
This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date book on the topic of planetary rings systems yet written. The book is written in a style and at a language level easily accessible to the interested non-expert.Planetary Ring Systems, Authors: Miner, Ellis D., Wessen, Randii R., Cuzzi, Jeffrey N. The authors cover the scientific significance of ring […]
This is the first non-technical book on spectroscopy written specifically for practical amateur astronomers. It includes all the science necessary for a qualitative understanding of stellar spectra, but avoids a mathematical treatment which would alienate many of its intended readers.Spectroscopy: The Key to the Stars, av Keith Robinson Any amateur astronomer who carries out observational […]
