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Autore |
Kitchin Christopher R |
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Titolo |
Telescopes and Techniques [[electronic resource] ] : An Introduction to Practical Astronomy / / by Christopher R. Kitchin |
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London : , : Springer London : , : Imprint : Springer, , 1995 |
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ISBN |
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Edizione |
[1st ed. 1995.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (XII, 204 p.) |
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Collana |
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The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series, , 1431-9756 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Observations, Astronomical |
Astronomy—Observations |
Astrophysics |
Geophysics |
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques |
Astrophysics and Astroparticles |
Geophysics/Geodesy |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Section 1: Telescopes -- 1 Types of Telescope -- 2 Telescope Optics -- 3 Modern Small Telescope Design -- Section 2: Positions and Motions -- 4 Positions in the Sky -- 5 Movements of Objects in the Sky -- 6 Telescope Mountings -- Section 3: Observing -- 7 Electromagnetic Radiation -- 8 Visual Observing -- 9 Detectors and Imaging -- 10 Data Processing -- 11 Photometry -- 12 Spectroscopy -- Appendix 1: Telescope Manufacturers and Suppliers -- Appendix 2: Bibliography -- Journals -- Star and Other Catalogues, Atlases and Reference Books -- Practical Astronomy Books -- Introductory Books -- Appendix 3: National and Major Astronomical Societies. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Chris Kitchin has written an easy-to-read book explaining how to use a small telescope and find your way around the sky. Covering all the basic topics - telescopes, optics, positions and motion, observing, and instruments - Telescopes and Techniques has been designed as an introduction for anyone wanting a firm grounding in the essentials of astronomy. Whether you are an amateur astronomer, an undergraduate student, or just someone who wants to learn more about this |
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