Faint objects and how to observe them
Astronomers' Observing Guides provide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of differe...
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| Formato: | Livre numérique |
| Idioma: | Anglais |
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New York, NY :
Springer New York
2013.
Cham : Springer Nature |
| Series: | Astronomers' Observing Guides
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| Acceso en liña: | Accès sur la plateforme de l'éditeur Accès sur la plateforme Istex Accès Université d'Orléans Accès INSA CVL |
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| Autres localisations: | Voir dans le Sudoc |
| Edition sous un autre format: | • Faint objects and how to observe them, Brian Cudnik, 2013, New York, Springer, 1 vol. (XXII-241 p.), Astronomers' observing guides, 978-1-4419-6756-5 |
Table des matières:
- Preface Pushing the Envelope in Visual Astronomical Observations Part I: The Physical Nature of Faint Objects Chapter 1: The Astronomical Surveys Chapter 2: The Astronomers Behind the Historical Surveys Chapter 3: The Nature of Star Clusters and Nebulae Chapter 4: The Nature of Galaxies and Galaxy Clusters Chapter 5: The Nature of Quasars and Other Exotics Chapter 6: Ground-and Space-Based Observations of the Most Distant Parts of the Universe Part II: How to Observe Faint Objects Chapter 7: General Guidelines for Observing Faint Objects Chapter 8: Preparation and the Observing Session Chapter 9: Some Suggested Observing Projects Chapter 10: Suggested Projects by Survey and Source Chapter 11: Recording Your Observations and Other Tips to Help You Stick with the Program Chapter 12: Citizen Science Activities and Searching for Supernovae A Few Final Thoughts Appendix A: References and Footnotes Appendix B: Glossary Appendix C: Resources Useful for the Observation of Faint Objects Appendix D: Observing Software Appendix E: Astronomical League Observing Clubs Appendix F: How to Find More Observing Lists of Faint Objects Index