This guide provides comprehensive practical information for both beginning and advanced amateur astronomers on how to make scientifically significant observations. The book explains in detail how to observe every conceivable astronomical object--from meteors to distant galaxies. It presents a wide variety of methods ranging from the simplest visual observations, such as making pencil drawings of the surface of the Moon, to the use of highly sophisticated equipment, such as CCD cameras and photoelectric photometers. It also explains how to record and catalog observations using recognized professional terminology and classification schemes. The volume's emphasis throughout is on giving amateur astronomers sound information to use at the telescope. The most effective and efficient techniques are presented so that observers can apply those that are most suitable to their own equipment and degree of experience. This comprehensive survey of practical methods of observation will develop the observational skills of the avid novice and will also satisfy the more demanding needs of the experienced amateur astronomer.
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"This book is packed with solid information on observing...The information is delivered in a succinct intelligent style...I fully recommend this book to anyone who wants to take that next step beyond casual observing." Rod Hatcher, The Observer
"It illustrates, in painstaking detail, the types of scientifically useful observations amateur astronomers and students can make with modest equipment....Each section is complete and self-contained....For serious amateur astronomers and students with access to telescopes, this set is a necessity. Strongly recommended..." K. Larsen, Choice
"The books really shine on topics about the Moon, Sun, plan etary satellites, occultations, double stars, variable stars, aurorae, and meteors...deserves a spot on any advanced observers bookshelf." Astronomy
"The authors of each chapter are specialists in the field covered...an amateur searching for knowledge...can find a wealth of information here." Alan and Susan French, Sky & Telescope
"...the most complete book on amateur solar-system observing that I have ever encountered. It is full of practical advice on observing, drawing, and photographing every manner of solar-system object and phenomenon, making the book a fine addition to any personal or astronomy-club library." Scott Kardel, Astronomy
"It illustrates, in painstaking detail, the types of scientifically useful observations amateur astronomers and students can make with modest equipment....Each section is complete and self-contained....For serious amateur astronomers and students with access to telescopes, this set is a necessity. Strongly recommended..." K. Larsen, Choice
"The books really shine on topics about the Moon, Sun, plan etary satellites, occultations, double stars, variable stars, aurorae, and meteors...deserves a spot on any advanced observers bookshelf." Astronomy
"The authors of each chapter are specialists in the field covered...an amateur searching for knowledge...can find a wealth of information here." Alan and Susan French, Sky & Telescope
"...the most complete book on amateur solar-system observing that I have ever encountered. It is full of practical advice on observing, drawing, and photographing every manner of solar-system object and phenomenon, making the book a fine addition to any personal or astronomy-club library." Scott Kardel, Astronomy
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From pencil drawings of the moon to observations with CCD cameras and photoelectric photometers of the most distant galaxies, this guide is filled with practical tips for amateur astronomers. Sound practical methods of observation are supplemented with scientific explanations.
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This chapter summarizes the most important facts about the Sun and its behaviour, and continues by describing why and how interesting observations may be made. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
photometric centre, equatorial method, faint minor planets, occulting cone, selenographic longitude, heliocentric magnitude, cometary discoveries, mutual phenomena, cometary magnitudes, new minor planets, monochromatic observation, cometary features, astrometric positions, perihelic oppositions, selenographic latitude, aphelic oppositions, planetary photographs, fainter comets, grazing occultations, atmospheric halo, planetary photography, occulting disk, south temperate belt, antisolar point, evening terminator Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Full Moon, Pic du Midi, Solar System, Luna Incognita, Main Belt, Minor Planet Center, New Moon, United Kingdom, Bureau des Longitudes, Central Bureau, Atlas Stellarum, British Astronomical Association, Mare Serenitatis, Great Red Spot, Brian Marsden, Comet Halley, North Temperate Belt, South Africa, United States, International Comet Quarterly, Mount Palomar, Naval Observatory, North America, Solis Lacus, Syrtis Major New!
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photometric centre, equatorial method, faint minor planets, occulting cone, selenographic longitude, heliocentric magnitude, cometary discoveries, mutual phenomena, cometary magnitudes, new minor planets, monochromatic observation, cometary features, astrometric positions, perihelic oppositions, selenographic latitude, aphelic oppositions, planetary photographs, fainter comets, grazing occultations, atmospheric halo, planetary photography, occulting disk, south temperate belt, antisolar point, evening terminator Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Full Moon, Pic du Midi, Solar System, Luna Incognita, Main Belt, Minor Planet Center, New Moon, United Kingdom, Bureau des Longitudes, Central Bureau, Atlas Stellarum, British Astronomical Association, Mare Serenitatis, Great Red Spot, Brian Marsden, Comet Halley, North Temperate Belt, South Africa, United States, International Comet Quarterly, Mount Palomar, Naval Observatory, North America, Solis Lacus, Syrtis Major New!
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- Observing the Sun (Practical Astronomy Handbooks) by Peter O. Taylor in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Astronomical Formulae for Calculators by Jean Meeus on page 297, and Back Matter
- The Nautical Almanac by Nautical Almanac Office on page 7, and page 258
- The Solar System (3 Vol Set) (Magill's Choice) by Roger Smith in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- San Francisco, California on page 124, and Back Matter
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- The Giant Planet Jupiter (Practical Astronomy Handbooks) by John H. Rogers in Front Matter, and Back Flap
- Astrophotography for the Amateur by Michael A. Covington in Back Matter
- Observing the Moon: The Modern Astronomer's Guide by Gerald North on page 150
- Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes: Practical Amateur Astronomy Volume 2 by Michael A. Covington on page 132
- Hands-On Astronomy: A Cambridge Guide to Equipment and Accessories by Hervé Burillier in Back Matter
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