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Autore: |
Kitchin Christopher R
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Titolo: |
Telescopes and Techniques : An Introduction to Practical Astronomy / / by Christopher R. Kitchin
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Pubblicazione: | London : , : Springer London : , : Imprint : Springer, , 1995 |
Edizione: | 1st ed. 1995. |
Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (XII, 204 p.) |
Disciplina: | 522 |
Soggetto topico: | Observations, Astronomical |
Astronomy—Observations | |
Astrophysics | |
Geophysics | |
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques | |
Astrophysics and Astroparticles | |
Geophysics/Geodesy | |
Note generali: | Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Nota di contenuto: | 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. |
Sommario/riassunto: | 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 fascinating subject, Telescopes and Techniques is an ideal place to start. |
Titolo autorizzato: | Telescopes and Techniques ![]() |
ISBN: | 1-4471-3370-6 |
Formato: | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
Record Nr.: | 9910828783303321 |
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