The Moon Observer's Handbook - Fred W. Price

The Moon Observer's Handbook

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Buch | Softcover
332 Seiten
2009
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-11315-1 (ISBN)
53,60 inkl. MwSt
The Moon is one of the easiest astronomical bodies to observe, and this book explains in a practical way everything that an amateur astronomer needs to know in order to undertake lunar observations. The book explains how to make observations, what to look for, and how to record it. Excellent advice is given on how to keep records of personal and scientific value. Throughout the text is supported by a unique set of drawings as well as a series of excellent photographs. The Moon Observer's Handbook is an outstanding introduction to a useful and enjoyable leisure activity. No previous knowledge is needed to follow this book, which is the only one of its kind to explain lunar observation with such clarity and in depth.

Introduction: why observe the Moon?; 1. Our Moon; 2. The Moon's motions and consequent phenomena; 3. The Moon observer's telescope; 4. The Moon from new to full; 5. Observing and recording; 6. Mysterious happenings on the Moon; 7. Suggestions for research; Appendices.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 18.6.2009
Zusatzinfo Worked examples or Exercises
Verlagsort Cambridge
Sprache englisch
Maße 170 x 244 mm
Gewicht 530 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Natur / Technik Weltraum / Astronomie
ISBN-10 0-521-11315-6 / 0521113156
ISBN-13 978-0-521-11315-1 / 9780521113151
Zustand Neuware
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