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The Moon and How to Observe It


The Moon and How to Observe It


Astronomers' Observing Guides

von: Peter Grego

39,58 €

Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 16.12.2005
ISBN/EAN: 9781846282430
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 274

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<P>This revolutionary new book is written for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know the details of exactly what they are looking at. The Moon is the most commonly observed of all astronomical objects. This is the first book to deal equally with the Moon itself - its formation, geology, and history - as well as the practical aspects of observation. </P>
<P>The concept of the book - and of the series - is to present an up-to-date detailed description of the Moon, including its origins, history, and geology (part one); and then (part two) to consider how best to observe and record it successfully using commercially-available equipment. </P>
<P><STRONG>The Moon and How to Observe It</STRONG> is a mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced </P>
About the Moon.- The Moon’s Origin.- The Measure of the Moon.- Worlds in Comparison.- Observing the Moon.- Observing and Recording the Moon.- Viewing the Moon with the Unaided Eye.- Lunar Showcase: A Binocular Tour of the Moon’s Trophy Room.- A Survey of the Moon’s Near Side.- Advanced Lunar Research.- The Lunar Observer’s Equipment.
<P>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.</P>
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<P>The Moon is the most commonly observed of all astronomical objects. Here, Peter Grego provides a concise, readable description of the latest ideas about its origin, history and geology.</P>
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<P>This is followed by a detailed guide for amateur astronomers who want to observe the Moon. It deals with equipment and techniques for a wide range of instruments – including the unaided eye – and features many practical hints and tips for practical astronomers.</P>
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<P>In one book, here is all you need to observe the Moon with an understanding of just what it is you are looking at.</P>
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In two parts: (i) a modern comprehensive review of the formation and morphology of the Moon, and (ii) observing techniques for amateur astronomers The very latest detailed theories and physical descriptions How to observe and image the Moon using a variety of telescope apertures and magnifications, or even binoculars
This revolutionary new book is written for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know the details of exactly what they are looking at. The Moon is usually first astronomical object to be observed by amateur astronomers and this is the first book to deal equally with the Moon itself - its formation, geology, and history - as well as the practical aspects of observation.

The concept of the book - and of all the Astronomers’ Observing Guides - is to present an up-to-date detailed description of the Moon’s origin, history and geology (part one); and then (part two) to consider how best to observe and record it with commercially-available telescopes.

The Moon and How to Observe it is a mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced

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