Observing the Moon
The Modern Astronomer's Guide

A hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon, providing extensive practical advice for novices and experienced astronomers.

Gerald North (Author)

9780521874076, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 5 July 2007

422 pages
24.8 x 19.9 x 2.5 cm, 1.08 kg

'Recommended reading for the lumar enthusiast or just the plain curious.' Astronomy Now

Written by an experienced and well-known lunar observer, this is a hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon. Whether you are a novice or are already experienced in practical astronomy, you will find plenty in this book to help you raise your game to the next level and beyond. In this thoroughly updated second edition, the author provides extensive practical advice and sophisticated background knowledge of the Moon and of lunar observation. It incorporates the latest developments in lunar imaging techniques, including digital photography, CCD imaging and webcam observing, and essential advice on collimating all common types of telescope. Learn what scientists have discovered about our Moon, and what mysteries remain still to be solved. Find out how you can take part in the efforts to solve these mysteries, as well as enjoying the Moon's spectacular magnificence for yourself!

Preface
Acknowledgements
1. 'Magnificent desolation'
2. The moon through the looking glass
3. Telescopes and drawing boards
4. The Moon in camera
5. Stacking up the Moon
6. The physical Moon
7. Lunarware
8. 'A to Z' of selected lunar landscapes
9. TLP or not TLP?
Appendix 1. Telescope collimation
Appendix 2. Field-testing a telescope's optics
Appendix 3. Polar alignment
Index.

Subject Areas: Astronomy, space & time [PG], Mathematics & science [P]