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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 |
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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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 |
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Chen James L
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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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 |
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Chen James L
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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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 |
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Chen James L
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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