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Spain, Don |
The Six-Inch Lunar Atlas |
I06882 |
2009 |
eBook |
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Kambic, Bojan |
Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars |
I06878 |
2010 |
eBook |
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| 533 |
Pugh, Philip |
Observing the Messier Objects with a Small Telescope |
I06877 |
2012 |
eBook |
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| 534 |
Sheehan, William |
Galactic Encounters |
I06876 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| 535 |
Mobberley, Martin |
Cataclysmic Cosmic Events and How to Observe Them |
I06875 |
2009 |
eBook |
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| 536 |
Plotner, Tammy |
The Night Sky Companion |
I06874 |
2009 |
eBook |
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| 537 |
Block, David L |
Shrouds of the Night |
I06870 |
2008 |
eBook |
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| 538 |
Schilling, Govert |
The Hunt for Planet X |
I06864 |
2009 |
eBook |
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| 539 |
Hicks, John Stephen |
Building a Roll-Off Roof Observatory |
I06860 |
2009 |
eBook |
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| 540 |
Schmude, Jr., Richard |
Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and How to Observe Them |
I06859 |
2008 |
eBook |
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| Title | The Six-Inch Lunar Atlas : A Pocket Field Guide |
| Author(s) | Spain, Don |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2009. |
| Description | XVII, 260 p. 180 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The Six-Inch Lunar Atlas has been designed specifically for use in the field by lunar observers so it???s perfect for fitting into an observer???s pocket! The author???s own lunar photographs were taken with a 6-inch (150mm) telescope and CCD camera, and closely match the visual appearance of the Moon when viewed through 3-inch to 8-inch telescopes. Each picture is shown oriented "as the Moon really is" when viewed from the northern hemisphere, and is supplemented by exquisite computer sketches that list the main features. Two separate computer sketches are provided to go with each photograph, one oriented to appear as seen through an SCT telescope (e.g. the Meade and Celestron ranges), the other oriented for Newtonian and refracting telescopes. Observers using the various types telescopes will find it extremely helpful to identify lunar features as the human brain is very poor at making "mirror-image" visual translations |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387876108 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars : 250+ Wonderful Sky Objects to See and Explore |
| Author(s) | Kambic, Bojan |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2010. |
| Description | X, 510 p. 204 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The night sky is filled with stellar wonders, sparkling jewels that hide within them fantastic faraway suns. The ancients saw pictures formed by the stars and thus were born the constellations, which are still used today to identify and locate stars. After providing enough background information on astronomy to arm you for your trip, Bojan Kambic leads you through the major constellations seen in the northern skies, pointing out the most important sites and guiding you to finding them yourself using mainly just binoculars. You will soon find yourself becoming familiar with the best equipment to use, the best times to observe, and the best conditions in which to observe. You will also soon find yourself at home among the stars, seeking out new challenges and enjoying repeated visits with old friends. The pleasure and satisfaction you will derive from some inexpensive equipment and a good viewing site will surprise you and make you want to do more. For all this, let Kambic be your guide, and you won???t be disappointed! |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387853550 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. ASTROPHYSICS
5. Astrophysics and Astroparticles
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. Observations, Astronomical
9. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Observing the Messier Objects with a Small Telescope : In the Footsteps of a Great Observer |
| Author(s) | Pugh, Philip |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2012. |
| Description | XIV, 387 p. 296 illus., 99 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Observing the Messier Objects with a Small Telescope lets the reader follow in Charles Messier's footsteps by observing the Messier objects more or less as the great man saw them himself! This book contains descriptions and photographs of?? his 110 cataloged objects, with instructions on how to find them without a computerized telescope or even setting circles. Messier's telescope (thought to be a 4-inch) was, by today's amateur standards, small. It also had rather poor optics by modern standards. The visual appearance of a Messier object is often very different from what can be imaged with the same telescope, and this book shows what you can see with a small telescope or even binoculars! |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387853574 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. HISTORY
7. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
8. Observations, Astronomical
9. Popular Science in Astronomy
10. Popular Science, general
11. Popular works
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| Title | Galactic Encounters : Our Majestic and Evolving Star-System, From the Big Bang to Time's End |
| Author(s) | Sheehan, William;Conselice, Christopher J |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2015. |
| Description | XIV, 385 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Written by William Sheehan, a noted historian of astronomy, and Christopher J. Conselice, a professional astronomer specializing in galaxies in the early universe, this book tells the story of how astronomers have pieced together what is known about the vast and complicated systems of stars and dust known as galaxies. The first galaxies appeared as violently disturbed exotic objects when the Universe was only a few 100 million years old. From that tortured beginning, they have evolved though processes of accretion, merging and star formation into the majestic spirals and massive ellipticals that dominate our local part of the Universe. This of course includes the Milky Way, to which the Sun and Solar System belong; it is our galactic home, and the only galaxy we will ever know from the inside. Sheehan and Conselice show how astronomers??? understanding has grown from the early catalogs of Charles Messier and William Herschel; developed through the pioneering efforts of astronomers like E.E. Barnard, V.M. Slipher, Henrietta Leavitt, Edwin Hubble and W.W. Morgan; and finally is reaching fruition in cutting-edge research with state-of-the-art instruments such as the Hubble Space Telescope that can see back to nearly the beginning of the Universe. By combining archival research that reveals fascinating details about the personalities, rivalries and insights of the astronomers who created extragalactic astronomy with the latest data gleaned from a host of observations, the authors provide a view of galaxies ??? and their place in our understanding of the Universe ??? as they have never been seen before. |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387853475 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
4. Astronomy???Observations
5. ASTROPHYSICS
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. Observations, Astronomical
9. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Cataclysmic Cosmic Events and How to Observe Them |
| Author(s) | Mobberley, Martin |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2009. |
| Description | XVI, 240 p. 100 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | ASTRONOMERS??? OBSERVING GUIDES provide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments. This book invites you to observe the most spectacular, high-energy events taking place in the cosmos. Even though these events may occur hundreds, thousands, millions or even billions of light-years away, you can witness them using the naked eye, binoculars, or telescopes. The book covers cataclysmic variable stars (CV???s), novae and dwarf novae, recurrent novae, solar flares, flare stars and prominences as well as the more distant supernovae, hypernovae, blazars, quasars, and gamma ray bursters. There are also sections on photometry, equipment, and software as well as many valuable observing tips based on the author???s own experience viewing these events. For the amateur astronomer who is ready to leave the confines of the Solar System and look out into deep space, this book offers a variety of exciting challenges and suggestions enabling you to contribute real scientific data on high energy outbursts and cataclysmic cosmic events with just your backyard telescope and a bit of know-how |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387799469 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | The Night Sky Companion : A Yearly Guide to Sky-Watching 2009 |
| Author(s) | Plotner, Tammy |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2009. |
| Description | XIII, 418 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The Night Sky Companion is far more than just an observing guide. It is a year???s journey into the science and facts of astronomy and space travel, along with some of its history and the men and women who made it. If you???re a sky watcher equipped with any kind of astronomical telescope, binoculars, or even just your eyes, you are sure to find this book fascinating and useful. Taking a day-by-day look at the sky over the course of the whole year, Tammy Plotner has assembled a digest to appeal to all amateur and practical astronomers, as well as "armchair" astronomers. In this book you???ll find a wealth of information touching upon every aspect of your observations, including hwo to locate the object you???re looking for, whether it???s a meteor shower, a comet, a variable star, a crater on the Moon, or the remnants of a supernova. By the time the year is over, you???ll be an expert on the skies???and ready to tackle yet another year of exciting projects! |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387795096 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Shrouds of the Night : Masks of the Milky Way and Our Awesome New View of Galaxies |
| Author(s) | Block, David L;Freeman, Kenneth C |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2008. |
| Description | XX, 436 p. 204 illus., 20 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The Milky Way has captivated the mind of multitudes ever since the beginning of time. Particularly striking are its apparent dusty gaping voids. With the advent of near-infrared technology, astronomers have discovered an awesome new view of its structure, and of the structure of other galaxies around us. Galaxies are encased within shrouds of the night: shrouds or veils of cosmic dust, which have given us a totally incomplete picture of what our majestic Universe actually looks like. Shrouds of the Night features some of the most remarkable early photographic work of masters such as Isaac Roberts and Edward Barnard, before presenting to the reader the unmasked (dust penetrated) view of our cosmos, using some of the world???s largest ground and space-based telescopes. "Galaxies are the 'ecosystems' of the cosmos ??? vast assemblages in which gas and dust are recycled through successive generations of stars. The authors of this beautiful book describe our ever-sharpening view of the Milky Way, the galaxy that is our home ??? and the discovery of the other galaxies that are its neighbors in deep space. Their voyage lies not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. In fine images and eloquent text, the two distinguished authors convey the fascination ??? indeed the inspiration ??? of this scientific quest." -Lord Martin Rees of Ludlow OM Kt PRS Astronomer Royal, President of the Royal Society, Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics, University of Cambridge. "It's hard to decide what is most appealing about this unusual offering: its brilliantly chosen treasury of illustrations, or the text's poetic journey of discovery from smoke to galaxies, from the minuscule to the gigantic and the astonishing connections between them. Along the path are rich insights into the varieties of astronomical seeing, from the history of photography to the space telescopes that extend our vision beyond the visible. Historical connections are everywhere, from Jean Petit's 16th-century woodblock initials to excursions into a stately attic and to photographic archives. Enjoy the treat, including the reflections on the deep meaning of it all!" -Owen Gingerich Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, author of God's Universe |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387789750 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. PHOTOGRAPHY
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | The Hunt for Planet X : New Worlds and the Fate of Pluto |
| Author(s) | Schilling, Govert |
| Publication | New York, NY, 1. Imprint: Copernicus
2. Springer New York, 2009. |
| Description | XI, 281 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | "The Hunt for Planet X is a fascinating tale by one of the world's premier astronomy writers. Govert Schilling is not only scrupulously accurate, he writes beautifully as well." Stephen P. Maran, Author of "Astronomy for Dummies" and Press Officer, American Astronomical Society "The Hunt for Planet X is an adventure story or, more accurately, a series of adventure stories. Schilling tells them well, capturing both the science and the people involved. It starts with the classics: Uranus, Neptune and Pluto; and moves all over the solar system as ground-based astronomers and space scientists pour over measurements and observations to try to understand the worlds around us. Current debates about the Pioneer Anomaly and the definition of what is a planet make the book current as well as a good history." Dr. Louis Friedman, Executive Director, The Planetary Society "This exciting tale of the centuries-old search for new planets in the solar system reads like a thriller. It is an adventure packed with fierce competition, brilliant discoveries, dumb errors, lucky coincidences and artful intrigue ??? in short, the full spectrum of the human drama. The story reaches an exciting climax in 2006, when we lost Pluto as a planet but gained a number of ice dwarfs in return. This colorful account chock-full of fascinating details is an excellent metaphor for the great adventure of science." Robbert Dijkgraaf, Professor of Mathematical Physics at the University of Amsterdam The Hunt for Planet X: New Worlds and the Fate of Pluto goes beyond a standard scientific read, encompassing who, and what, is involved in the pursuit of planetary endeavors. Touching on over three-hundred years of debates, debacles and discoveries, this book offers the reader insight into the minds and motives of planetary astronomers and their findings. The "hunt" continues to the outer-most regions of the solar system, and Govert Schilling states this search will not cease: "Astronomy is an adventurous science," he writes, and without adventure and those who seek it out the universe would otherwise remain mysterious. The real-life characters presented in The Hunt for Planet X look for glimpses of light in the dark, from icy Kuiper Belt objects to full-fledged planets, in the process challenging how such worlds should be defined and ultimately describing the Universe |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387778051 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. PLANETOLOGY
8. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Building a Roll-Off Roof Observatory : A Complete Guide for Design and Construction |
| Author(s) | Hicks, John Stephen |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2009. |
| Description | XV, 160 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Almost every practical astronomer who takes the pursuit to its second level aspires to a fixed, permanent housing for his telescope, permitting its rapid and comfortable use and avoiding hours of setting-up time for each observing session. A roll-off roof observatory is the simplest and by far the most popular observatory design for today???s practical astronomers. Building a Roll-off Roof Observatory will help you decide whether to embark on the venture and will certainly provoke your enthusiasm for the project. The author, both an amateur astronomer and professional landscape architect, answers many of the common questions asked around observatory construction covering the following topics: Site planning, zoning, and by-law requirements common to most states, towns and municipalities Opportunities for locating the observatory Tailoring the observatory for your particular use Tools and structural components required to build it Variations in footing design to suit your soil conditions Variations possible in design through photographs from owners throughout USA and Canada Opportunity to utilize the structure for in combination with others???(incorporating a Garden patio under the gantry for example) This fully-detailed book outlines step-by-step construction . A professionally designed roll-off observatory could cost as much as $3000 just for these plans ??? which are provided with Building a Roll-off Roof Observatory |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387766119 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ARCHITECTURE
2. Architecture, general
3. ASTRONOMY
4. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
5. Astronomy???Observations
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. ENGINEERING DESIGN
9. Observations, Astronomical
10. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and How to Observe Them |
| Author(s) | Schmude, Jr., Richard |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2008. |
| Description | XI, 232 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book tells the story of two giants and a dwarf. The giants, Uranus and Neptune, are mostly huge balls of gas, and they make their home in the remotest reaches of the Solar System. The dwarf, Pluto, which can usually be found even farther out than the two giants, was always small, but up until a short while ago, it enjoyed the same status as the other planets, a full-fledged member of the Solar System. Today, Pluto has been re-classified as a "dwarf planet." In this clear and succinct overview of the current research on these remote Solar System objects, Richard Schmude, Jr., tells us what facts we do know about these faraway entities, what we are seeking to know, and also how to observe them for yourself, using commercially available telescopes. He also explains why Pluto was re-classified and what it means, exactly, to be a dwarf planet. Intrigued by these objects since boyhood, Schmude has compiled a loving tribute to them, if not making them warm and fuzzy, at least making them seem less remote and bringing them into our current frame of reference, giving them personality and revealing their worth in our understanding of the structure and nature of the Solar System in which we live |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387766027 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. PLANETOLOGY
8. Popular Science in Astronomy
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