Mercury is one of the more difficult objects for amateur astronomers to observe because of its close proximity to the Sun. For the same reason, it is also one of the most fascinating and strange planets. Mercury is not much larger that our Moon, but orbits the Sun at an average distance of only 58 […]
Utgiven: 2017Video astronomy on the go Author Joseph Ashley explains video astronomy’s many benefits in this comprehensive reference guide for amateurs. Video astronomy offers a wonderful way to see objects in far greater detail than is possible through an eyepiece, and the ability to use the modern, entry-level video camera to image deep space objects […]
Explores the history and cutting-edge research behind an incredible astrophysical discovery. Interspersed with explanatory tutorials. Features illustrative figures to help readers visualize key concepts The birth of a completely new branch of observational astronomy is a rare and exciting occurrence. For a long time, our theories about gravitational waves—proposed by Albert Einstein and others more than a […]
The uniquely beautiful light display of an aurora is the result of charged particles colliding with tenuous atmospheric oxygen and nitrogen, more than 60 miles above the Earth, when the magnetosphere is disturbed by changes in the solar wind.Aurora – Observing and Recording Nature’s Spectacular Light Show, Authors: Bone, Neil Often – and incorrectly – […]
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 […]
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 […]
