Observing the Solar System

Observing the Solar System
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 507
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ISBN-10 : 9780521897518
ISBN-13 : 0521897513
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Book Synopsis Observing the Solar System by : Gerald North

Download or read book Observing the Solar System written by Gerald North and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a well-known and experienced amateur astronomer, this is a practical primer for all aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced astronomer, you will find all you need in this book to help develop your knowledge and skills and move on to the next level of observing. This up-to-date, self-contained guide provides a detailed and wide-ranging background to Solar System astronomy, along with extensive practical advice and resources. Topics covered include: traditional visual observing techniques using telescopes and ancillary equipment; how to go about imaging astronomical bodies; how to conduct measurements and research of scientifically useful quality; the latest observing and imaging techniques. Whether your interests lie in observing aurorae, meteors, the Sun, the Moon, asteroids, comets, or any of the major planets, you will find all you need here to help you get started.


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