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Comets and How to Observe Them
Author | : Richard Schmude, Jr. |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 2010-09-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1441957901 |
Comets have inspired wonder, excitement and even fear ever since they were first observed. But they are important members of the solar system, that contain material from early in the life of the system, held in deep-freeze. This makes them key in our understanding of the formation and evolution of many Solar System bodies. Recent ground- and space-based observations have changed much in our understanding of comets. Comets, and How to Observe Them gives a summary of our current knowledge and describes how amateur astronomers can contribute to the body of scientific knowledge of comets. This book contains many practical examples of how to construct comet light-curves, measure how fast a comet’s coma expands, and determine the rotation period of the nucleus. All these examples are illustrated with drawings and photographs. Because of their unpredictable nature comets are always interesting and sometime spectacular objects to observe and image. The second part of the book therefore takes the reader through the key observing techniques that can be used with commercially available modern observing equipment, from basic observations to more scientific measurements.
Comets
Author | : Laurel L. Wilkening |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 777 |
Release | : 1982-04-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0816546606 |
Over forty authorities present sections on the nucleus, dust, coma, and tails of comets, along with sections on their origin, and relationships to other solar system bodies. . . . An excellent book.—Space News "The volume is highly recommended to all interested in comets and the Solar System."—Journal of the British Astronomical Association "A good representation of the studies that are currently being done on comets, and it is an extremely good source of information on a wide variety of topics."—International Comet Quarterly "Extremely well-written and informative. . . . A must for library collections."—The Observatory
Cometography: Volume 5, 1960-1982
Author | : Gary W. Kronk |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 833 |
Release | : 2010-11-11 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 052187226X |
Definitive reference on comets seen from 1960 to 1982, for amateur and professional astronomers, and historians of science.
Current Comets
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Provides information on current comets, including 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1, 46P/Wirtanen, and C/1995 01 (Hale-Bopp). Notes the estimated magnitude and perihelion for each. Offers access to images and motion information. Provides access to the "International Comet Quarterly." Links to recent comet brightness estimates.
Comets
Author | : Laurel L. Wilkening |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 784 |
Release | : 1982-04 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780816507696 |
Over forty authorities present sections on the nucleus, dust, coma, and tails of comets, along with sections on their origin, and relationships to other solar system bodies. . . . An excellent book.ÑSpace News "The volume is highly recommended to all interested in comets and the Solar System."ÑJournal of the British Astronomical Association "A good representation of the studies that are currently being done on comets, and it is an extremely good source of information on a wide variety of topics."ÑInternational Comet Quarterly "Extremely well-written and informative. . . . A must for library collections."ÑThe Observatory
Comet Science
Author | : Jacques Crovisier |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2000-03-09 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780521645911 |
This book provides a comprehensive overview of our current knowledge of comets. It presents a fascinating survey of the study of comets throughout history, from antiquity to the present day, and includes the most recent discoveries on the exceptional comets Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake. The authors discuss the role of comets in the formation of our Solar System and describe the links between comets, asteroids and the recently discovered Kuiper-belt objects. The book also includes new insights into the composition and nature of cometary nuclei, with results from the most up-to-date observation techniques. Written in a clear and lively style, and beautifully illustrated, this book will appeal to anyone interested in comets and astronomy, professionals and amateurs alike. It will be of particular interest to students and researchers in astronomy, astrophysics and planetary science, as well as general readers with a good background in physics.
Deep Impact Mission: Looking Beneath the Surface of a Cometary Nucleus
Author | : C.T. Russell |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 395 |
Release | : 2006-01-16 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1402041632 |
Deep Impact, or at least part of the flight system, is designed to crash into comet 9P/Tempel 1. This bold mission design enables cometary researchers to peer into the cometary nucleus, analyzing the excavated material with its imagers and spectrometers. The book describes the mission, its objectives, expected results, payload, and data products in articles written by those most closely involved. This mission has the potential of revolutionizing our understanding of the cometary nucleus.