Buch, Englisch, 253 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 411 g
A Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects Throughout the Year
Buch, Englisch, 253 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 411 g
Reihe: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
ISBN: 978-1-85233-273-0
Verlag: Springer
Deep-sky observing - that's looking at the stars, nebulae and galaxies - is easily the most popular field for amateur astronomers. The big problem faced by non-professional observers is what to look at - what's visible at a paticular time of year. The Deep-sky Observer's Year is a month-by-month guide to the best objects to view. Objects are given a "star rating" according to how difficult they are to observe or image (i.e. photograph) with a particular size of telescope. The book includes many images produced by amateur astronomers, as well as photographs from NASA, ESA and ESO. There is also some background information about the objects that can be seen, along with lots of useful tips, hints, and resources (especially about what's available on the Internet) for deep-sky observers.
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Weitere Infos & Material
I Preparing for Deep-Sky Observing.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Deep-Sky Observing.- 3 Avoiding Common Mistakes.- 4 The Messier Marathon and Other Pursuits.- 5 What Are We Looking At?.- 6 Atlases and Other Resources.- II The Night Sky Month by Month.- 7 The Star System and Nomenclature.- 8 January — 08 Hours RA.- 9 February — 10 Hours RA.- 10 March — 12 Hours RA.- 11 April — 14 Hours RA.- 12 May — 16 Hours RA.- 13 June — 18 Hours RA.- 14 July — 20 Hours RA.- 15 August — 22 Hours RA.- 16 September — 00/24 Hours RA.- 17 October — 02 Hours RA.- 18 November — 04 Hours RA.- 19 December — 06 Hours RA.- 20 Postscript.- About the Photo Contributors.
