| Galaxies and How to Observe Them 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Steinicke, Wolfgang (Author), Jakiel, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 1852337524 ISBN-13: 9781852337520 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $29.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: Galaxies are perhaps the most popular of all visual targets that are sought after by visual observers. At present the only way to get up-to-date information, is to query various (often highly technical) speciality books or digging deeply into the Internet. This can be a time consuming and often frustrating task, as the data aren?t often compatible. This book satisfies the need for a modern, comprehensive review in combining the three major aspects: the physical background on the nature and data of galaxies, the relevant instrumentation and viewing techniques, and finally the targets and their individual appearance in telescopes of various apertures. To illustrate the latter, a comprehensive sample of galaxies, including quasars, groups and clusters of galaxies is presented. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical information guarantees successful observing sessions. The book could become a standard source on galaxy observing for all kinds of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Star Observation - Science | Astronomy |
| Dewey: 523.112 |
| LCCN: 2006926447 |
| Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 7.12" W x 9.28" (1.34 lbs) 246 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a unique work satisfying the need for a modern, comprehensive review of all major aspects of galaxy observation. The book combines the physical background on the nature and data of galaxies, the relevant instrumentation and viewing techniques, and finally the targets and their individual appearance in telescopes of various apertures. A comprehensive sample of galaxies, including quasars, groups and clusters of galaxies is presented. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical information guarantees successful observing sessions. Furthermore, the book is clearly structured with outstanding images and graphics. |