The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 1 (Practical Astronomy Handbooks)
Editorial Reviews
Review
'Quite frankly, you will not find a better guide to serious observational astronomy.' Astronomy Now
'These two volumes, together, constitute amazingly good observational guides for the serious amateur astronomer.' Spaceflight
'Not only are the practical methods of observation dealt with in great detail but the scientific background is also stressed. The aim is to train astronomers to make better and better observations, and to guide them towards the correct analysis of these observations and to the most useful way of presenting the data. The emphasis is on the development of good observational and analytical skills.' David Hughes, Nature
Book Description
This guide provides comprehensive practical information for both beginning and advanced amateur astronomers on how to make scientifically significant observations. The book explains in detail how to observe every conceivable astronomical object--from meteors to distant galaxies. It presents a wide variety of methods ranging from the simplest visual observations, such as making pencil drawings of the surface of the Moon, to the use of highly sophisticated equipment, such as CCD cameras and photoelectric photometers. It also explains how to record and catalog observations using recognized professional terminology and classification schemes. The volume's emphasis throughout is on giving amateur astronomers sound information to use at the telescope. The most effective and efficient techniques are presented so that observers can apply those that are most suitable to their own equipment and degree of experience. This comprehensive survey of practical methods of observation will develop the observational skills of the avid novice and will also satisfy the more demanding needs of the experienced amateur astronomer.
The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 1 (Practical Astronomy Handbooks)
The Observer's Guide to Astronomy (Practical Astronomy Handbooks),Patrick Martinez,Storm Dunlop,Cambridge University Press,0521379458,Amateurs' manuals,Astronomy,Astronomy - General,Observers' manuals,Science,Science/Mathematics,Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods,Astronomy--Amateurs' manuals,Popular astronomy,Science / Astronomy
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