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. * […]
* Titel: The Universe Today * Författare: Carlos Martins * Språk: Engelska * Utgiven: 2020 * Format: Häftad * ISBN: 9783030496319 * Gives a gentle introduction to our current knowledge of the universe and how we came to our present view * Descriptive rather than mathematical, but includes maths separately for those seeking more detail […]
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 […]
Mercury and Venus – known as the ”inferior planets” because they are closer to the Sun than the Earth is – have always been regarded as difficult and even dangerous targets for amateur astronomers.Venus and Mercury, and How to Observe Them, Authors: Grego, Peter Recent advances in commercially-made instruments have, however, brought them within range […]
This astronomy travel guide examines the many wonderful opportunities for experiencing the observing hobby. Amateur astronomy is often consigned to observing from home or from a local park, yet it can be much more.Astronomy Adventures and Vacations, author: Timothy Treadwell Tim Treadwell explores all the possibilities of astronomical and space-related activities that are available on […]
Radio astronomy is a mystery to the majority of amateur astronomers, yet it is the best subject to turn to when desirous of an expanded knowledge of the sky. This guide intends to instruct complete newcomers to radio astronomy, and provides help for the first steps on the road towards the study of this fascinating […]
En beskrivning av de många fördelar som finns med att stjärnskåda med kikare.Binocular Astronomy – Författare: Stephen Tonkin Binoculars have, for many, long been regarded as an ”entry level” observational tool, and relatively few have used them as a serious observing instrument. This is changing! Many people appreciate the relative comfort of two-eyed observing, but […]
Describes how people can take ”Hubble class” deep-sky images from the back gardenMaking Beautiful Deep-sky Images Second edition, author: Parker, Greg In this updated version of his classic on deep-sky imaging, astrophotographer Greg Parker describes how the latest technology can help amateur astronomers process their own beautiful images. Whether you are taking your own images […]
Genomgång av en teoretiskt rimlig tidslinje för bygganden av beboliga strukturer på månen.Building Habitats on the Moon – Författare: Haym Benaroya Designing a habitat for the lunar surface? You will need to know more than structural engineering. There are the effects of meteoroids, radiation, and low gravity. Then there are the psychological and psychosocial aspects […]
