The Planet Observer''s Handbook

Name: The Planet Observer''s Handbook
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9780521789813
Price: 10350 KES
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ISBN: 9780521789813

2 Revised edition

by Fred W. Price

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 0521789818

ISBN-13 9780521789813

Edition 2 Revised edition

Publisher Cambridge University Press

Imprint Cambridge University Press

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Oct 26th, 2000

Print length 448 Pages

Weight 850 grams

Dimensions 24.70 x 19.20 x 2.40 cms

Product Classification: History of science Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods Solar system: the Sun & planets Solar system: the Sun and planets Popular astronomy & space Popular astronomy and space

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This is an informative, up-to-date and well-illustrated guide for amateur astronomers who wish to make useful observations of the solar system planets and asteroids. Highly-detailed practical instructions are provided to observational techniques and the recording and analysis of data.

This is an informative, up-to-date and well-illustrated guide to planetary observations for amateurs. After a brief description of the solar system and a chapter on the celestial sphere, readers are shown how to choose, test and use a telescope with various accessories and how to make observations and record results. For each planet and the asteroids, details are given of observational techniques, together with suggestions for how to make contributions of scientific value. From a general description and detailed observational history of each planet, observers can anticipate what they should see and assess their own observations. The chapter on planetary photography includes the revolutionary use of videography, charge coupled devices and video-assisted drawing. There are also chapters on making maps and planispheres and on photoelectric photometry.

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