COMPLETE COURSE IN PRACTICAL ASTRONOMY

COMPLETE COURSE IN PRACTICAL ASTRONOMY
Author: Marcel Souza
Publisher: Gavea
Total Pages: 113
Release:
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Embark on a fascinating journey through the universe with the "Complete Course in Practical Astronomy." This comprehensive guide is designed for both beginners and experienced stargazers, providing you with all the tools and knowledge you need to explore the night sky. Delve into the fundamentals of astronomy, including celestial coordinates, the movement of planets, stars, and galaxies, and the principles of light and optics. This course offers practical insights into using telescopes, binoculars, and other observational equipment, ensuring you can fully appreciate the wonders of the cosmos. With detailed explanations, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions, this book will guide you through various astronomical phenomena, from eclipses and meteor showers to deep-sky observations. Learn how to navigate the night sky, identify constellations, and track celestial events with precision. Whether you're setting up your first telescope or refining your observational skills, the "Complete Course in Practical Astronomy" equips you with the expertise to become a proficient amateur astronomer. Discover the beauty of the universe and unlock the secrets of the stars, all from the comfort of your backyard. Prepare to be captivated by the awe-inspiring wonders of space as you embark on this exciting astronomical adventure.

Handbook of Practical Astronomy

Handbook of Practical Astronomy
Author: Günter D. Roth
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 727
Release: 2009-06-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540763791

The Compendium of Practical Astronomy is unique. The practical astronomer, whether student, novice or accomplished amateur, will find this handbook the most comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed single guide to the subject available. It is based on Roth’s celebrated German language handbook for amateur astronomers, which first appeared over 40 years ago.

Practical Astronomy with your Calculator or Spreadsheet

Practical Astronomy with your Calculator or Spreadsheet
Author: Peter Duffett-Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2017-07-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781108436076

Now in its fourth edition, this highly regarded book is ideal for those who wish to solve a variety of practical and recreational problems in astronomy using a scientific calculator or spreadsheet. Updated and extended, this new edition shows you how to use spreadsheets to predict, with greater accuracy, solar and lunar eclipses, the positions of the planets, and the times of sunrise and sunset. Suitable for worldwide use, this handbook covers orbits, transformations and general celestial phenomena, and is essential for anyone wanting to make astronomical calculations for themselves. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions for use with a pocket calculator, shown alongside worked examples, it can be enjoyed by anyone interested in astronomy, and will be a useful tool for software writers and students studying introductory astronomy. High-precision spreadsheet methods for greater accuracy are available at www.cambridge.org/practicalastronomy

Deep Sky Observing

Deep Sky Observing
Author: Steve R. Coe
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2000-08-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781852336271

Steve Coe has been watching the deep sky from locations near his home in Arizona for almost 20 years. During that time he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge, observations, hints and tips that will help every deep sky observer, regardless of experience. This, his first book, gives detailed practical advice about how to find the best observing site, how to make the most of the time spent there, and what equipment and instruments to take along. There are comprehensive lists of deep sky objects of all kinds, along with Steve's own observations describing how they look through telescopes with apertures ranging from 8 to 36 inches (0.2 - 0.9 m). Most of all, this book is all about how to enjoy astronomy. Steve's enthusiasm and sense of wonder shine through every page as he invites you along on a tour of some of the most beautiful and fascinating sites in the deep sky.

Catalogue

Catalogue
Author: University of Minnesota
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1895
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Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction

Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction
Author: Richard Handy
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2007-10-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387686967

This book presents the amateur with fine examples of astronomical sketches and step-by-step tutorials in each medium, including pencil, pen and ink, chalks and pastels, painting and computer graphics programs. This unique book can teach almost anyone to create beautiful sketches of celestial objects by following simple, illustrated, step-by-step instructions. Readers can select a chapter related to their preferred class of object, and rapidly learn techniques in several media. Each chapter contains useful information regarding equipment, techniques for preserving and archiving sketches, and suggestions for accurate record keeping.

Astronomy 101

Astronomy 101
Author: Carolyn Collins Petersen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013-06-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1440563608

Explore the curiosities of our galaxy with this comprehensive, digestible guide to astronomy! Too often, textbooks obscure the beauty and wonder of outer space with tedious discourse that even Galileo would oppose. Astronomy 101 cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations, and instead, gives you a lesson in astronomy that keeps you engaged as you discover what's hidden beyond our starry sky. From the Big Bang and nebulae to the Milky Way and Sir Isaac Newton, this celestial primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining astronomy facts, charts, and photographs you won't be able to get anywhere else. So whether you’re looking to unravel the mystery behind black holes, or just want to learn more about your favorite planets, Astronomy 101 has all the answers—even the ones you didn’t know you were looking for.

Catalogue

Catalogue
Author: Carleton College
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1881
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Observing the Moon

Observing the Moon
Author: Peter T. Wlasuk
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1447104838

Why write another guide to observing the Moon? That was the question I was pondering as I began this project, having a fine collection of "classic" lunar guidebooks dating back to 1791 in my own library. As a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), member of the American Astronomical Society's Division for Planetary Sciences (AAS DPS), and member of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), I am fortunate to know many pro fessionallunar scientists who keep me up to date with developments in lunar scienc- contrary to public perception, lunar science has definitely not stagnated since the last Apollo, No. 17, left the surface of the Moon in December, 1972. I am also lucky to know many amateur lunar observers, who, like me, enjoy actually looking at the Moon with tele scopes and imaging it with a wide variety of devices ranging from regular 35 mm cameras to video recorders and CCD cameras. My friends who study the Moon, whether in their professions or just for fun, gave me several reasons for doing "another" lunar guidebook. First, the last lunar observer's guide of any length was published over ten years ago, and many reviewers noted that it was badly out of date even then.