Galaxies and How to Observe Them

Galaxies and How to Observe Them
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781846286995
ISBN-13 : 1846286999
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Book Synopsis Galaxies and How to Observe Them by : Wolfgang Steinicke

Download or read book Galaxies and How to Observe Them written by Wolfgang Steinicke and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-01-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a unique work satisfying the need for a modern, comprehensive review of all major aspects of galaxy observation. The book combines the physical background on the nature and data of galaxies, the relevant instrumentation and viewing techniques, and finally the targets and their individual appearance in telescopes of various apertures. A comprehensive sample of galaxies, including quasars, groups and clusters of galaxies is presented. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical information guarantees successful observing sessions. Furthermore, the book is clearly structured with outstanding images and graphics.


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