The urban astronomer : a practical guide for observers in cities and suburbs
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The urban astronomer : a practical guide for observers in cities and suburbs
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Wiley, c1991
- pbk. : alk. paper
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-177) and index
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ISBN 9780471531425
内容説明
A complete guide for the amateur astronomer living in an urban or suburban center. The Urban Astronomer If you think a trip to the country is necessary to observe celestial objects, take a second look. Viewing the sky from an urban location can be just as fun and educational -- if you know how to go about it. The Urban Astronomer shows amateur and more advanced astronomers the best ways and times to observe celestial objects from a city or suburban environment. Complete with detailed illustrations, The Urban Astronomer: Shows readers how to overcome the special problems of viewing the sky from cities and suburbs, such as light pollution Describes in detail those objects most easily viewed from a city location Includes many sky activities that can be enjoyed by novice and experienced urban astronomers Provides helpful tips and checklists for preparing your own stargazing outing Covers objects for naked-eye observation as well as those that need binoculars or telescopes and describes the best equipment for the urban stargazer
目次
Are Those Lights in the Skies Stars?. Patterns in the Sky. Astronomer's Eyes. Goddess of the Night. Wandering Stars: The Planets of Our Solar System. Unusual Stars. To View the Sun--and the Dragon That Stalks It. Visitors in the Sky. Chapter References and Notes. Resources for the Urban Astronomer: To See Farther. Glossary of Astronomical Terms. Appendices. Index.
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pbk. : alk. paper ISBN 9780471531432
内容説明
This handbook for the amateur astronomer describes all stellar objects that can be seen from city locations, as well as the best times for viewing. The text explains how to overcome problems associated with urban viewing, such as pollution, and provides advice on buying binoculars and telescopes.
目次
- Are Those Lights in the Skies Stars?
- Patterns in the Sky
- Astronomer's Eyes
- Goddess of the Night
- Wandering Stars: The Planets of Our Solar System
- Unusual Stars
- To View the Sun--and the Dragon That Stalks It
- Visitors in the Sky
- Chapter References and Notes
- Resources for the Urban Astronomer: To See Farther
- Glossary of Astronomical Terms
- Appendices
- Index.
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