Enables a user equipped with an average-sized amateur telescope to get the best out of observing beautiful objects in the night sky. Details the astrophysical make-up, history, discovery, and classification of planetary nebulae. Includes an observational guide of over 100 nebulae personally observed by the author with telescopes of various sizes Planetary Nebulae and How to Observe […]
This book is for the aging amateur astronomy population, including newcomers to astronomy in their retirement and hobbyists who loved peering through a telescope as a child.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 valuable reference fills a number of needs in the field of astronomical eyepieces, including that of a buyer’s guide, observer’s field guide and technical desk reference. It documents the past market for eyepieces and its evolution right up to the present day. In addition to appealing to practical astronomers – and potentially saving them […]
How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data Scientific Astrophotography is a work for those amateur astronomers looking for new challenges, once they have mastered visual observing and the basic imaging of various astronomical objects. It is a wonderful reference for scientifically-inclined observers who want to learn the fundamentals of astrophotography with a firm […]
Visualizes relevant physical information of stars and extended objects in an attractive and comprehensive way with different colors, symbol types, and sizes Covers the entire sky, both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere Contains position (and physical) information on enough stars to support star-hopping The Constellation Observing Atlas Designed for anyone who wishes to learn the […]
Nebulae are the places where the stars are born. For amateur astronomers, the many different kinds of nebulae vary from ”easy” targets that can be seen with modest equipment under mediocre skies, to more obscure ”challenging” objects that require experienced observers, more powerful telescopes and excellent observation conditions.Nebulae and How to Observe Them, Authors: Coe, […]
The missions of Project Gemini was the pivotal steppingstone between Project Mercury and the Apollo Program. Following the success of its first two unmanned missions and the exploits of Gus Grissom and John Young on Gemini 3, NASA gained the confidence to plan an even bolder step on its next mission, as described in the […]
En introduktion till solens historia.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 […]
* Mizon, a well-known expert on light pollution, offers insider advice on the best dark sky sites * Includes photographs of some of the best astrophotographers * Encourages amateur astronomers to travel to protected observing locations with practical tips for how to observe once they are there Finding a Million-Star Hotel, author: Mizon, Bob Bob […]
Denna bok ger dig en insiktsfull bedömning av diversifieringen av det Indiska rymdprogrammet.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 […]
Expanded to include instructions on how to build an environmentally friendly, durable domed observatoryBuilding a Roll-Off Roof or Dome Observatory, Authors: Hicks, John Stephen Almost every practical astronomer eventually aspires to have a fixed, permanent observatory for his or her telescope. A roll-off roof or dome observatory is the answer for the most popular home […]
* Provides the perfect guide for observing in the field with binoculars or a telescope. * Enables observing sessions to be planned in advance. * Objects are organized by season, making the book much easier to use. * Contains core information about the target star clusters. * Features superb digital images for every object. * […]
Andra upplagan av boken om Exoplaneter skriven av Michael Perryman. Utgiven 2018.The Exoplanet Handbook, 2nd Edition With the discovery of planets beyond our solar system 25 years ago, exoplanet research has expanded dramatically, with new state-of-the-art ground-based and space-based missions dedicated to their discovery and characterisation. With more than 3,500 exoplanets now known, the complexity […]
En bedömning av de sociala svårigheterna med kolonisering av rymden, både inom och utanför vårt solsystem.Computer Simulations of Space Societies – Författare: William Sims Bainbridge At the intersection of astronautics, computer science, and social science, this book introduces the challenges and insights associated with computer simulation of human society in outer space, and of the […]
