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Astronomy for Older Eyes : A Guide for Aging Backyard Astronomers / / by James L. Chen
Astronomy for Older Eyes : A Guide for Aging Backyard Astronomers / / by James L. Chen
Autore Chen James L
Edizione [1st ed. 2017.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (XVI, 236 p. 136 illus., 106 illus. in color.)
Disciplina 520
Collana The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Soggetto topico Astronomy
Observations, Astronomical
Astronomy—Observations
Popular Science in Astronomy
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
ISBN 3-319-52413-5
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Preface -- Chapter 1: Amateur Astronomy and its Aging Practitioners -- Chapter 2: Why Astronomy? -- Chapter 3: Keeping Healthy, Active and Backyard Astronomy -- Chapter 4: Older Eyes, Cataracts, Lasik and Laser Eye Surgery -- Chapter 5: Telescope Equipment and Growing Older -- Chapter 6: Astronomy Clubs, Public Outreach, Star Parties and Staying Social in Later Years -- Chapter 7: Physical and Environmental Challenges of Astronomy in Later Years -- Chapter 8: Traveling -- Chapter 9: Common Sense, Light Pollution and Astronomy -- Chapter 10: Wheelchair Astronomy -- Chapter 11: The After Life of Telescope Equipment and Astronomy Books -- Chapter 12: Final Thoughts -- Appendix 1: Telescope Basics -- Appendix 2: Color Filters Use -- Appendix 3: Common Telescope Formulas -- Appendix 4: Astronomical League Observing Programs -- Appendix 5: North America Star Parties -- Appendix 6: Messier Catalog -- Appendix 7: Selected Non-Messier Catalog NGC Objects -- Appendix 8: The Caldwell Catalog -- Appendix 9: The Herschel 400 -- Biographies -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Index. .
Record Nr. UNINA-9910254574203321
Chen James L  
Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017
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A Guide to Hubble Space Telescope Objects : Their Selection, Location, and Significance / / by James L. Chen, Adam Chen
A Guide to Hubble Space Telescope Objects : Their Selection, Location, and Significance / / by James L. Chen, Adam Chen
Autore Chen James L
Edizione [1st ed. 2015.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (254 p.)
Disciplina 522.2919
Collana The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Soggetto topico Astronomy
Observations, Astronomical
Astronomy—Observations
Popular Science in Astronomy
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
ISBN 3-319-18872-0
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Part I The History of Hubble Space Telescope -- Part II Telescopes and Accessories needed to View the HST Objects -- Part III Spring Objects -- Part IV Summer Objects -- Part V Autumn Objects -- Part VI Winter Objects -- Part VII HST, The James Webb Telescope, and the Future.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910300405403321
Chen James L  
Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015
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How to Find the Apollo Landing Sites / / by James L. Chen
How to Find the Apollo Landing Sites / / by James L. Chen
Autore Chen James L
Edizione [1st ed. 2014.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (264 p.)
Disciplina 559.91
Collana The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Soggetto topico Observations, Astronomical
Astronomy—Observations
Astronomy
Planetology
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
Popular Science in Astronomy
ISBN 3-319-06456-8
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto What You Need to Know About the Moon -- What You Need to Know About Telescopes -- Apollo 11 -- Apollo 12 -- Apollo 13 -- Apollo 14 -- Apollo 15 -- Apollo 16 -- Apollo 17 -- Ranger -- Surveyor -- Crash Sites of Saturn Third Stage and LM Ascent Stages -- The Moon, Mars and the Future.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910300387303321
Chen James L  
Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014
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The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide / / by James L. Chen, Adam Chen
The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide / / by James L. Chen, Adam Chen
Autore Chen James L
Edizione [1st ed. 2016.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (232 p.)
Disciplina 522.2
Collana The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Soggetto topico Astronomy
Observations, Astronomical
Astronomy—Observations
Optical data processing
Popular Science in Astronomy
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
Image Processing and Computer Vision
ISBN 3-319-32539-6
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Preface -- Chapter 1: A Brief History of Computerized Telescope Mounts for Amateurs -- Chapter 2: A Review of Celestron GoTo Computerized Telescopes -- Chapter 3: Introduction to the Celestron NexStar Evolution and Sky Portal -- Chapter 4: Basic Operation of the Celestron NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal App -- Chapter 5: Basic Operation of the Celestron NexStar Evolution and NexStar+ Hand Control -- Chapter 6: Lessons Learned in Using the Celestron NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal -- Chapter 7: Introduction to the SkyPortal WiFi Module -- Chapter 8: Advanced WiFi Tricks -- Chapter 9: Accessories for the Celestron NexStar Evolution -- Chapter 10: Mounting Other Optical Tubes on the NexStar Evolution Mounts -- Chapter 11: Maintenance and Care of the NexStar Evolution Mounts and Electronics -- Appendix 1: Troubleshooting Checklist -- Appendix 2: Celestron Timeline -- Appendix 3: Celestron NexStar Evolution Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Specifications -- Appendix 4: Messier Catalog -- Appendix 5: The Caldwell Catalog -- Appendix 6: Selected Non-Messier Catalog NGC Objects -- Appendix 7: The Herschel 400 -- Appendix 8: Current Sky Portal WiFi Module Compatible Celestron Mount Specifications -- Appendix 9: Glossary -- Bibliography -- Biographies -- Index.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910254633403321
Chen James L  
Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016
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