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OBSERVING COMETS, ASTEROIDS, METEORS, AND THE ZODIACAL LIGHT
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| By: |
Stephen J. Edberg, David H. Levy |
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Paperback |
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£41.99 |
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£36.74 |
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£5.25 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0521066271 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780521066273 |
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| Publisher: |
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
29 February, 2008 |
| Series: |
Practical Astronomy Handbooks No. 5 |
| Pages: |
260 |
| Description: |
A clear guide on how to make successful and valuable observations and records of comets, asteroids, meteors and the zodiacal light. |
| Synopsis: |
When can you see fireballs and who should you contact if you spot one? When is it best to hunt for comets and meteors and whereabouts? How do you gauge the size of the coma in the head of a comet and estimate its degree of condensation? Clear and easy to use, this guide shows you how to make successful and valuable observations and records of comets, asteroids, meteors and the zodiacal light. For each topic the historical background and current scientific understanding support a wealth of observational techniques. Comet observers are shown techniques for search and discovery. They can learn how to make visual estimates of brightness and size, and how to make photographic studies of cometary heads and tails. Asteroid hunters will find a 'life list' of quarry and guidelines on how to search for these objects and then how to photograph or electronically image them. Fruitful photographic and electronic methods for studying meteors and meteor showers are provided. Visual and photographic techniques show you how to examine the often elusive zodiacal light. |
| Illustrations: |
66 b/w illus. 2 maps 15 tables |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Cambridge University Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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