{"product_id":"the-observers-guide-to-astronomy-volume-1-paperback-9780521379458","title":"The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 1 (Paperback) 9780521379458","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 1\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn authoritative guide packed with practical tips for all types and levels of observations in amateur astronomy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePatrick Martinez (Edited by), Storm Dunlop (Translated by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521379458, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 22 September 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e612 pages, 285 b\/w illus.  4 maps  35 tables\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 17.2 x 2.9 cm, 1.3 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Altogether this is an outstanding work and no amateur with any pretensions to being active, nor any student astronomer, should be without a copy in their library.' The Observatory\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHow can you find new minor planets, comets and novae? How can you use photoelectric detectors to derive the temperatures of stars? And how can you predict future eclipses and occultations of stars by minor planets? The questions asked by serious amateur astronomers are answered in this authoritative and wide-ranging guide. For each topic, sound practical methods of observation and the scientific background are given to lead you to better observations. Guidelines also show you how to record and catalogue your observations using the recognised professional terminology and classification schemes. From the simplest pencil drawings of the moon to observations of the most distant galaxies with state-of-the-art CCD cameras and photoelectric photometers, this guide is packed with practical tips for all types of amateur observations. It will develop the observational skills of the keen novice and satisfy the more demanding needs of the experienced amateur astronomer.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eVolume 1: Contents (Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2)\u003cbr\u003e The contributors\u003cbr\u003e Summary (Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2)\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Translator's preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. The Sun\u003cbr\u003e 2. Observing the Sun with a coronograph\u003cbr\u003e 3. Solar eclipses\u003cbr\u003e 4. The Moon\u003cbr\u003e 5. Planetary surfaces\u003cbr\u003e 6. Planetary satellites\u003cbr\u003e 7. The minor planets\u003cbr\u003e 8. Comets\u003cbr\u003e 9. Occultations\u003cbr\u003e 10. Artificial satellites\u003cbr\u003e Notes, references and bibliography - Volume 1\u003cbr\u003e Volume 2: Contents (Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2)\u003cbr\u003e The contributors\u003cbr\u003e Summary (Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2)\u003cbr\u003e 11. Aurorae\u003cbr\u003e 12. Meteors\u003cbr\u003e 13. Double and multiple stars\u003cbr\u003e 14. Variable stars\u003cbr\u003e 15. Deep sky novae and supernovae\u003cbr\u003e 16. Plate comparisons\u003cbr\u003e 17. Astrometry\u003cbr\u003e 18. Spectroscopy\u003cbr\u003e 19. Photoelectric photometry\u003cbr\u003e 20. Image-intensifiers and CCDs\u003cbr\u003e Appendices: 1. Time scales\u003cbr\u003e 2. The T60 Association\u003cbr\u003e Notes, references and bibliography - Volume 2.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Popular astronomy \u0026amp; space [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Popular astronomy \u0026amp; space\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Popular%20astronomy%20\u0026amp;%20space%20%5BWNX%5D%22\"\u003eWNX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46007157489944,"sku":"9780521379458","price":63.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521379458i_7af1593a-2b37-4785-9553-a7c96e5293e4.jpg?v=1691376080","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-observers-guide-to-astronomy-volume-1-paperback-9780521379458","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}