Real astronomy with small telescopes : step-by-step activities for discovery

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    • Gainer, Michael K.

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Real astronomy with small telescopes : step-by-step activities for discovery

Michael K. Gainer

(Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series)

Springer, c2007

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Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book demonstrates the use of an 80mm refractor and shows how it can be used as a real scientific instrument. The author is an experienced small telescope user and an astronomy educator, and he provides step-by-step instructions for numerous scientific activities. Users will find many activities and projects suitable for an 80mm refractor or 90mm reflector or Maksutov that have not been published elsewhere. Emphasis is on measurement and discovery activities rather than on casual observing. This book will provide amateur observers with the knowledge and skill that will help them make genuine contributions to the field of astronomy.

Table of Contents

Introduction Optical properties and performance expectations for small telescopes Commercially Available Telescopes Telescope mounts Essential accessories Essential references Observations of Lunar topography How to measure the dimensions of Lunar surface features Lunar photography with a digital camera Lunar occultations Observations of the Sun Determining sunspot number and type Contributing to the international database for solar activity Observations of planets Observing the relationships between apparent diameter, phase and position of Venus. Measuring the diameter of Jupiter. Using occultations of Jupiter's satellites to measure the velocity of light. Binary stars Variable stars: method of observation Variable stars: contributing to the international data base Star clusters, nebulae and galaxies: learning to be a critical observer by sketching what you see. Appendices

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Details

  • NCID
    BD00457180
  • ISBN
    • 9781846284786
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvi, 148 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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