Handbook of Practical Astronomy
Verlag | Springer |
Auflage | 2009 |
Seiten | 712 |
Format | 19,0 x 4,0 x 24,9 cm |
Gewicht | 1482 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
ISBN-10 | 3540763775 |
EAN | 9783540763772 |
Bestell-Nr | 54076377A |
Based on Roth s celebrated German language handbook for amateur astronomers, which first appeared over 40 years ago, this book is unique in giving the practical astronomer the most comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed single guide to the subject available.
Klappentext:
The Compendium of Practical Astronomy is unique. The practical astronomer, whether student, novice or accomplished amateur, will find this handbook the most comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed single guide to the subject available. It is based on Roth's celebrated German language handbook for amateur astronomers, which first appeared over 40 years ago.
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Why Astronomy?.- Fundamentals of Spherical Astronomy.- Applied Mathematics and the Computer.- Optics and Telescopes.- Telescope Mountings, Drives, and Electrical Equipment.- Astrophotography.- The Nature of Light and Matter: Fundamentals of Spectral Analysis.- Principles of Photometry.- Signals from Space: Radio Astronomy for Beginners.- Modern Sundials.- An Historical Exploration of Modern Astronomy.- The Social Astronomer.- Earth and Solar System.- Stars and Stellar Systems.
Rezension:
From the reviews: "This is a comprehensive work on practical astronomy. Excellent illustrations (127 in color) and a list 'for further reading' with every chapter enhance this reference (available in print and online) that is valuable for amateur astronomers, students, and teachers. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Libraries serving lower-division undergraduates, faculty, and general readers." (M.-K. Hemenway, Choice, Vol. 47 (6), February, 2010)