Observing Comets, Asteroids, Meteors, and the Zodiacal Light
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Observing Comets, Asteroids, Meteors, and the Zodiacal Light: (Series Number 5 Practical Astronomy Handbooks)

Observing Comets, Asteroids, Meteors, and the Zodiacal Light: (Series Number 5 Practical Astronomy Handbooks)


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When can you see fireballs and who should you contact if you spot one? When is it best to hunt for comets and meteors and whereabouts? How do you gauge the size of the coma in the head of a comet and estimate its degree of condensation? Clear and easy to use, this guide shows you how to make successful and valuable observations and records of comets, asteroids, meteors and the zodiacal light. For each topic the historical background and current scientific understanding support a wealth of observational techniques. Comet observers are shown techniques for search and discovery. They can learn how to make visual estimates of brightness and size, and how to make photographic studies of cometary heads and tails. Asteroid hunters will find a 'life list' of quarry and guidelines on how to search for these objects and then how to photograph or electronically image them. Fruitful photographic and electronic methods for studying meteors and meteor showers are provided. Visual and photographic techniques show you how to examine the often elusive zodiacal light.

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction; 2. General observation techniques; 3. Comets; 4. Asteroids; 5. Meteors; 6. The zodiacal light; 7. Advanced observing techniques; Appendices; References and bibliography.

Review :
From the hardback review: 'I liked this volume very much and thoroughly enjoyed reading it ... a valuable addition to the literature and would be a great help and encouragement to any observer thinking of taking up any of these studies.' Michael Hendrie, Journal of the British Astronomical Association From the hardback review: 'This book is a useful introduction to the lesser bodies of our Solar System ...' Astronomy Now From the hardback review: '... the meat of this book is its practical content, which has the feel of people who really know what they are talking about...though they start simple, they take you as far as you could want to go, including the use of the CCD detectors ... whatever your day job, if you are interested in astronomy you can start simple and work your way up to professional standard. This is an excellent place to start on that road.' New Scientist From the hardback review: 'For me, the best part is David Levy's account of comet-hunting. A successful hunter himself, Levy has many tips to share.' The Observatory


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780521420037
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Cambridge University Press
  • Height: 255 mm
  • No of Pages: 259
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: Series Number 5 Practical Astronomy Handbooks
  • Weight: 779 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0521420032
  • Publisher Date: 06 Oct 1994
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Width: 182 mm


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