Deep Sky Wonders A Tour Of The Universe With Sky And Telescopes Sue French

Author : Sue French
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9780228102748
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Deep-Sky Wonders written by Sue French and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The quality of the deep-sky images is outstanding--a tribute to the various photographers as well as the book's printer. But it's the written word that will make or break a book like this, and Sue's writing is superb... [For] an occasional stargazer, a serious observer, or anyone in between, you won't go wrong with Deep-Sky Wonders. This is a great introduction to deep-sky stargazing for novice and experienced amateur astronomers alike." --Mercury, publication of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Sue French writes the popular column "Deep-Sky Wonders" for Sky and Telescope magazine and also teaches deep sky observation. She has earned a loyal following among enthusiasts and is welcomed by beginners for her skill at presenting astronomy in an understandable way. After selling 10,000 copies of Deep-Sky Wonders in hardcover, we expect a good response for this paperback edition at an accessible price. Deep-Sky Wonders is a collection of 100 of French's best "Deep-Sky Wonders" columns originally published in Sky and Telescope, which has a monthly readership exceeding 100,000. The book is organized by season and subdivided into months for a total of 100 in-depth tours of the deep sky. Each deep sky tour illuminates little-known seasonal wonders that lie off the beaten path. Features include: Full-color photographs and detailed sketches of each deep sky tour Descriptions of double and variable stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and exotics Historical and scientific background of particular interest A tabular listing of the deep-sky sites Color charts showing the position of each target in the night sky An index to all of the deep-sky objects covered. Deep-Sky Wonders also features a variety of challenging objects that encourage observers to test the limits of their equipment and skills. Suitable for beginner and intermediate small-scope astronomers as well as large-scope viewers and astrophotographers, this book will be greeted enthusiastically by all Sky and Telescope readers. It is also an outstanding introduction to deep-sky viewing for novice observers.

Author : Steven Coe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1846287294
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nebulae and How to Observe Them written by Steven Coe and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-03-14 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an up-to-date detailed description and categorisation of the large range of astronomical objects that fall under the general heading of nebulae, and then instructs the reader in the best ways to successfully observe and record them. Nebulae and How to Observe Them is a comprehensive mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced.

Author : Sue French
Publisher : Sky Publishing Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781931559287
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celestial Sampler written by Sue French and published by Sky Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a tour of the universe with Sky & Telescope Contributing Editor Sue French. With 60 Small Scope Sampler columns, you will be out and exploring the wonders if the night sky in no time. Most of the objects are visible in a 4-inch telescope, making this full-color and easy-to-use book perfect for the backyard astronomer!

Author : Sue C. French
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Deep-sky Wonders written by Sue C. French and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wonders of the deep sky and detailed telescope instructions for observations.

Author : James B. Kaler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387216251
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hundred Greatest Stars written by James B. Kaler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-05-07 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there are guides to the visible sky, this is the first book to encompass the most important stars known in the universe at a level accessible to the layperson. The noted astronomer James Kaler takes us on a tour of the 100 most interesting stars, describing their characteristics and importance in words and vivid pictures. James B. Kaler is an internationally recognized expert on stars and their formation. A professor of astronomy at the University of Illinois, he is the author of "Stars and Their Spectra" (Cambridge), "Stars" (Freeman/Scientific American Library), "Cosmic Clouds" (Freeman/Scientific American Library), and numerous articles for popular and professional astronomy magazines.

Author : Jean Lacroux
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521535557
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Discover the Moon written by Jean Lacroux and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents

Author : Sue C. French
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781554077939
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Deep-sky Wonders written by Sue C. French and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new collection from Sky and Telescope's popular columnist.

Author : Serge Brunier
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Observatories of the World written by Serge Brunier and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive profiles of the 57 most important observatories in the world, including 10 space-based telescopes. Great Observatories of the World is a comprehensive tour of the 57 leading observatories located in the United States, Europe, Chile, Australia, India, Japan and the vast reaches of space. The book begins with a brief and engaging history of the telescope and observatories. It covers 36 Earth-based observatories and their history, mission, type of telescope and other observatory equipment, and significant discoveries. It then features 10 space-based observatories, including the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray Telescope, which have been mounted on space probes to monitor some of the universe's most mysterious events. The final section covers 11 observatories of the future, including both Earth-based and space-based telescopes, and how partnerships between nations and private institutions fund ambitious projects of unprecedented size and responsiveness. The book also provides fascinating information on: Spectroscopy and radio astronomy The effects of atmosphere on astronomy Coronagraphy and solar observation Astronomy careers and training Locations and websites of the world's 100 largest observatories. Great Observatories of the World is profusely illustrated with photographs of the observatories as well as dramatic images of the universe they explore.

Author : Craig Crossen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3709106265
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sky Vistas written by Craig Crossen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Craig Crossen and Gerald Rhemann's, Sky Vistas Astronomy "This is a practical and stunningly beautiful guide whose core is a descriptive tour of the best celestial sights: open and globular clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and large areas of sky. The photos in black and white and color, are magnificent. The text goes beyond ordinary descriptions to tell the reader something about each object’s nature." Sky & Telescope "Packed with information that I have encountered nowhere else in amateur-astronomy literature. Sky Vistas also includes 48 full-page color astrophotos by Gerald Rhemann, most of which are magnificent."

Author : Adam Woodworth
Publisher : Ilex Press
ISBN 13 : 1781578370
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Night Sky Photography written by Adam Woodworth and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the night sky transforms terrestrial landscapes into otherworldly works of art, you need to know the professional techniques for capturing your own nocturnal masterpieces. This complete course combines the classic beauty of landscapes with the vast, exotic universe of astrophotography, using tried-and-tested methods that guarantee stellar results. You'll learn what gear you need and how to make the most of it; clever tricks for squeezing out every drop of image quality from a pitch-black scene; and straightforward post-production workflows to create compelling compositions of the cosmos.