* Titel: The Mystery of Dark Matter * Författare: Wolfgang Kapferer * Språk: Engelska * Utgiven: 2021 * Format: Häftad * ISBN: 9783662622018 * Explains in a digestible, nonmathematical way how dark matter can be observed * Covers the study of dark matter over time, from early clues to modern observations * Illustrates the exciting […]
From Giza to Easter Island. The first complete and authoritative introduction to the young and fascinating science of Archaeoastronomy * Explores the ancients motives in constructing such grandiose buildings as the city of Teotihuacan or the Giza pyramids. * Illustrates how astronomy is key to understanding our ancestors way of thinking. * Uniquely studies the […]
* Titel: Life and Death of the Stars * Författare: Ganesan Srinivasan * Språk: Engelska * Utgiven: 2014 * Format: Häftad * ISBN: 9783642453830 * Explains what stars really are through basic physics and recent findings * Successfully conveys the excitement of astronomical discovery * Provides rich information and drawings on the exotic physical phenomena […]
Every total solar eclipse sees cruise ships or coach convoys, and frequently both, conveying to thousands of observers the narrow umbral track, where they can witness this rare and beautiful astronomical event, weather permitting. But for each total solar eclipse you get just a few minutes (or seconds) to make the most of the spectacle, […]
Titel: Meteors and How to Observe Them Författare: Robert Lunsford Språk: Engelska Utgiven: 2009 Format: Häftad ISBN: 9780387094601Meteors and How to Observe Them * Explains what meteors and meteroids are * Provides necessary expertise in observing meteors * Enables the observer to plan meteor shower “expeditions” well into the future * Enables observers to produce […]
Guides observers to the best nebulous objects in the night sky from any latitude, including the incorporation of numerous Southern Hemisphere objects Authored by a recipient of the ”Master Observer Award” of the Astronomical League, who is extremely familiar with the instrumentation needed to view and image nebulae as well as having a deep understanding […]
* Imaging with your DSLR or Webcam * Serves as a low cost ”quick-start” reference style handbook for imaging with DSLR cameras and webcams. * Explains how to get the very best results without going to the expense of buying a dedicated astronomical CCD camera. * Describes in simple language sophisticated techniques in astrophotographic image […]
Titel: Choosing and Using Astronomical Filters Författare: Martin Griffiths Språk: Engelska Utgiven: 2015 Format: Häftad ISBN: 9781493910434Choosing and Using Astronomical Filters * Provides an in-depth look at the telescope accessories known as astronomical filters * Includes the history of different types of filters, their uses and specialist techniques * Features a basic guide to using […]
* Book is visually stunning, filled with many beautiful and inspiring works of art depicting the Moon. * Lively discussions and illustrated tutorials are included for every phase in the creation of a lunar sketch or painting. * Basic sketching techniques help novices ramp up to more sophisticated techniques quickly. * Text guides readers to […]
* Titel: Digital SLR Astrophotography 2nd Edition * Författare: Malcolm Zack, Andrew Gannon, John McRoberts * Språk: Engelska * Utgiven: 2018 * Format: Häftad * ISBN: 9783319901152 * Enables observers to find popular and more unusual objects for a varied and interesting observing session * Shows town dwellers how to make the most of their […]
Denna vackert strukturerade bok presenterar det väsentliga i William och Caroline Herschels banbrytande prestationer i slutet av 1700-talets astronomi. William and Caroline Herschel – Pioneers in Late 18th-Century Astronomy, Author: Michael Hoskin Michael Hoskin visar att William Herschel var den första observationskosmologen och en av de första observatörerna som attackerade det sideriska universum bortom solsystemet: […]
”The bubbles were swirling all around me, massaging my body. As I luxuriated in this fantastic bath, I gasped realizing that those bubbles carried with them miniature galaxies bringing the entire Cosmos into my bathtub…” Universe Unveiled – The Cosmos in My Bubble Bath Alfie is back. And so are George and other characters from […]
* Titel: Visually Observing Comets * Författare: David A. J. Seargent * Språk: Engelska * Utgiven: 2017 * Format: Häftad * ISBN: 9781316639931 * Includes suggestions for observing periodic comets in addition to finding new comets * Small trim size and to-the-point text make this ideal for use as an on-the-go-reference * Explains the possibilities […]
The only book written in the English language on Tunguska studies in the former Soviet Union and new independent states that is entirely based on first-hand accounts of serious researchers directly engaged in these studies. * Objective and pays attention to both conventional and unconventional theories of the Tunguska space bodys origin. * Devoid of […]
* Explains the principle of space tethers: what they are and how they can be used in space. * Gives an overview of the past, present and future of space tether development. * Presents the various concepts of space tethers, from the feasible to the innovative and challenging. * Describes the technological challenges, potential benefits […]
