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Solar System Observers Guide (Firefly) - Paperback By Grego, Peter - GOOD
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781554071326
- Book Title
- Solar System Observer's Guide
- Publisher
- Firefly Books, The Limited
- Item Length
- 7.7 in
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Nature, Science
- Topic
- Sky Observation, Astronomy
- Item Weight
- 13.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 5 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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Product Information
A practical introduction to our "corner" of the universe. Aimed at users of binoculars and small to medium telescopes, Solar System Observer's Guide describes how to observe not only the planets but also the moon, sun, comets, meteors, asteroids, and all other celestial objects found within our Solar System. Each chapter is devoted to a different object and explains how and when to find the object, how to observe it, what to expect to see, and how to record observations. Photographs, sketches, and digital images by both amateur and professional astronomers illustrate the book's pages. The easy-to-use guide also features: Best observation dates over the next 10 years Special events, such as eclipses and transits Up-to-date equipment and techniques Tips on dealing with difficult viewing conditions When to use special equipment More than 100 photographs, maps, and artworks Appendices, including notable phenomena to 2015 Glossary and resources. Suitable for use in the northern and southern hemispheres, Solar System Observer's Guide is a practical and colorful introduction to observing our universe.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554071321
ISBN-13
9781554071326
eBay Product ID (ePID)
49196280
Product Key Features
Book Title
Solar System Observer's Guide
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Sky Observation, Astronomy
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Each chapter is devoted to a different object, how to observe it, what to expect to see, and how to record observations.
Lccn
2006-276298
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
523.2
Lc Classification Number
Qb501.G74 2006
Table of Content
Observing the Solar System Our cosmic background Planetary phenomena Observing the planets Lunar landscapes Solar splendors The Solar System explorer's tools Vision Optical instruments Binoculars Telescopes Eyepieces Telescope mounts Computers and astronomical programs Recording the Solar System Mercury A small rocky world Orbit Rotation Apparitions Transits Mercury's phases and its appearance through the telescope Recording Mercury Venus An Earth-sized world Orbit and rotation Apparitions Locating Venus in daylight Telescopic observation Venusian anomalies Recording Venus Mars Red planet Martian atmospherics Polar caps Orbit and rotation Apparitions and oppositions Telescopic observation A tour of Mars, westward from 0-360deg, in four sections Recording Mars The Martian moons Minor planets Near-Earth asteroids Far-out space rocks Main-belt asteroids Observing main-belt asteroids Advanced studies Jupiter Giant planet Dynamic atmosphere Jupiter's orbit The Jovian system Observing Jupiter Recording Jupiter A guide to Jovian activity Galilean phenomena Oppositions of Jupiter, 2006 to 2015 Saturn The ringed planet Saturn's orbit Majestic rings Saturn's satellites Observing Saturn Observing the satellites Recording Saturn Uranus Herschel's planet Rotation and orbit Rings Satellites Observing Uranus Recording Uranus Neptune Orbit and rotation Rings Satellites Observing Neptune Recording Neptune Pluto Distant planetary outpost Orbit and rotation Observing Pluto Worlds beyond: Trans-Neptunian Objects Comets Dirty snowballs A vast, hidden cometary realm Periodic comets Cometary nomenclature Great comets Observing comets Recording comets Meteors Zodiacal light and the gegenschein Annual meteor showers Observing meteors Moon Earth's natural satellite The Moon's orbit Libration Lunar phases Earthshine A general tour of the Moon's surface Observing the Moon Recording the Moon Eclipses Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLP) Sun Solar hub Size, shape, axis and rotation The Sun's ecliptic path Seasons Sun-Earth distance Solar activity White-light features Limb darkening Hydrogen-alpha features Solar projection Herschel wedge Viewing the Sun through filters Conditions for solar observing Orientation of the solar disk Counting sunspots Recording the projected Sun Solar eclipses Aurorae Observing aurorae Recording aurorae Glossary Resources Index Acknowledgements
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