Astronomy Manual
J H Haynes & Co Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-85733-850-1 (ISBN)
- Keine Verlagsinformationen verfügbar
- Artikel merken
Jane Green writes about astronomy for Sky & Telescope and Astronomy Now, and also lectures to a wide range of audiences alongside VIPs, celebrities and industry professionals, including US astronaut Buzz Aldrin. She lives in Sussex.
The book is honoured with a foreword by amateur astronomer Dr Brian May of rock group Queen, and the irrepressible Patrick Moore provides a preface. The manual begins with an overview of the solar system and the universe. Amateur viewing: naked eye (including how, when and where to look) and binoculars (choosing and using). Telescopes: Newtonians, Schmidt-Cassegrains, Ritchey-Chretiens, Maksutovs; plus motorised mounts, GOTO technology, the wealth of accessories. Professional viewing: a captivating insight into equipment and techniques that will appeal to all aspiring astronomers. Astrophotography: electronic imaging, video astronomy, computer/telescope synergy, creating a gallery of your own images. Comprehensive appendices, including terminology and further resources. Original hardback edition ISBN 978 1 84425 821 5.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.3.2016 |
---|---|
Zusatzinfo | 400 Illustrations |
Verlagsort | Somerset |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 212 x 270 mm |
Gewicht | 735 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie |
ISBN-10 | 0-85733-850-1 / 0857338501 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-85733-850-1 / 9780857338501 |
Zustand | Neuware |
Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
aus dem Bereich