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The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Ser.: Measure Solar System Objects and Their Movements for Yourself! by John D. Clark (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Instead of taking somebody's word for it about the basic size and distance statistics for the solar system, this book shows amateur astronomers how to measure these things for themselves. This is an enriching experience for any amateur astronomer - to understand and personally measure some fundamental astronomical quantities and distances. A basic knowledge of geometry is required, but it is amazing how simple the geometry can be. Readers are led through the geometry as gently as possible - and in a light-hearted way - presuming that most non-academics will have half-forgotten most of their mathematics. The practical astronomical equipment recommended is no more than a typical commercially-made amateur telescope and a camera of some sort - these days a webcam works very well. Apart from that all the reader will need is access to a computer, the know-how to download free software, and an enthusiasm to expand his knowledge of the basis of scientific astronomy.

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Publisher
Springer New York
ISBN-10
0387895604
ISBN-13
9780387895604
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71650945

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Author
John D. Clark
Publication Name
Measure Solar System Objects and Their Movements for Yourself!
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Series
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Ser.
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
Xv, 173 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.3in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
21.5 Oz

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Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Qb600-701
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From the reviews:"This delightful book ... is really a breath of fresh air in popular science publishing, taking us back to astronomical basics and starting from the beginning. With the help of very clear diagrams and graphics, the text takes you through fully-worked examples, asking questions about sizes, distances and motions within the Solar System. It then sets about, always with simple, readily available and inexpensive equipment, to show you how to answer those questions for yourself. ... Overall, this is a very worthwhile text ... ." (John Rowlands, Astronomy Now, January, 2010), From the reviews:This delightful book â€¦ is really a breath of fresh air in popular science publishing, taking us back to astronomical basics and starting from the beginning. With the help of very clear diagrams and graphics, the text takes you through fully-worked examples, asking questions about sizes, distances and motions within the Solar System. It then sets about, always with simple, readily available and inexpensive equipment, to show you how to answer those questions for yourself. â€¦ Overall, this is a very worthwhile text â€¦ . (John Rowlands, Astronomy Now, January, 2010)
Table of Content
How Do We Know That Venus Orbits The Sun'.- How Big is the Earth'.- How Far Away and How Big is the Moon'.- Jupiter's Moons: Where You Can Watch Gravity Do Its Thing.- Sunrise, Sunset.- Getting Further from the Sun: How do you Ride an Epicycle'.- Size Matters.
Copyright Date
2009
Topic
Physics / Astrophysics, Astronomy
Dewey Decimal
523.2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Science

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