Visual astronomy under dark skies a new approach to observing deep space /
"This book contains all you need to know about what to observe, how to get superb views of faint and distant astronomical objects, and how to use the best of today's commercial equipment for visual observing."--Jacket.
| Main Author: | Cooke, Antony. |
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| Other Authors: | SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
London :
Springer,
©2005.
London : [2005] |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (ix, 180 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series: |
Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
"This book contains all you need to know about what to observe, how to get superb views of faint and distant astronomical objects, and how to use the best of today's commercial equipment for visual observing."--Jacket. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. "This book contains all you need to know about what to observe, how to get superb views of faint and distant astronomical objects, and how to use the best of today's commercial equipment for visual observing."--Jacket. Foreword -- Introduction -- New tools -- The Dark Sky Site -- So, what can we expect to see?- Our Neighbourhood in Space: The Milky Way -- The Great Beyond -- Eyes on the Future -- Appendices -- Recommended equipment manufacturers -- Resources -- Real Time visual astronomy using image intensifiers and data modelling -- StellaCam II Highlights and Description -- Index. English. University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (ix, 180 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781846281495 1846281490 1852339012 9781852339012 6610459878 9786610459872 |
| ISSN: |
1617-7185. |
| Access: |
University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus. |