Atlas Of Great Comets
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Atlas Of Great Comets
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Author : Ronald Stoyan
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-01-08
Atlas Of Great Comets written by Ronald Stoyan and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-08 with Science categories.
A stunning reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages. Supported by a wealth of images, the broad historical context and modern scientific interpretation are explored for each Great Comet, providing an invaluable resource for all astronomy enthusiasts.
Blazing A Ghostly Trail
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Author : Peter Grego
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-10-19
Blazing A Ghostly Trail written by Peter Grego and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-19 with Science categories.
Ice and Fire: Great Comets to Come was written because a special celestial event climaxes towards the end of 2013 – the arrival, fresh from the Oort Cloud, of Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON). By all predictions – even the most pessimistic ones – this comet is set to be one of, perhaps the most, dazzling comet seen in modern history and has the astronomical world buzzing with anticipation. Skywatchers have already been primed for C/2012 (ISON) earlier in 2013 with the apparition of another naked-eye comet, C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS), and following C/2012 S1 (ISON) there is the prospect of 2012 K1 (PanSTARRS) reaching naked eye visibility in August 2014. Future bright cometary prospects are also discussed, taking into account the latest predictions. Examining the origin and nature of comets using examples of great comets from the past, this book sets the scene for the arrival of Comet C/2012 S1 and those following it over the next few years in the inner Solar System. Skywatchers and amateur astronomers can learn how to follow, observe and record comets. There is also a guide on how to keep abreast of the latest cometary discoveries and how to use a variety of reputable sources, including publications, websites, programs and apps to visualize and plan observations. The role of the amateur in cometary discovery also is featured, as well as details on how professional astronomers plan to get the most ‘science’ out of cometary apparitions, how and why professionals go about discovering comets, and upcoming plans to visit comets with space probes (and later, perhaps, human visits). Illustrations provide historic images of comets, images from space probes and images of the latest bright comets. Orbital plots and easy-to-follow sky charts are also included. This book is a unique guide that sets the scene by giving a comprehensive history of comets and examples of great comets throughout history and informs the reader about the nature and origins of this spectacular occurence. Expectations are fully covered by explaining not only what the regular person can expect to see, but how amateur astronomers can plan observations and what steps the professionals are taking to ‘get the most science’ from this exciting event.
Great Comets
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Author : Robert Burnham
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-05-04
Great Comets written by Robert Burnham and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-05-04 with Nature categories.
Spectacular and mysterious objects that come and go in the night sky, comets have dwelt in our popular culture for untold ages. As remnants from the formation of the Solar system, they are objects of key scientific research and space missions. As one of nature's most potent and dramatic dangers, they pose a threat to our safety--and yet they were the origin of our oceans and perhaps even life itself. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the biggest and most awe-inspiring of all comets: those that have earned the title "Great." Robert Burnham focuses on the Great comets Hyakutake in 1996 and Hale-Bopp in 1997, which gripped attention worldwide because, for many, they were the first comets ever seen. He places these two recent comets in the context of their predecessors from past ages, among them the famous Comet Halley. Great Comets explains the exciting new discoveries that have come from these magnificent objects and profiles the spaceprobes to comets due for launch in the next few years. The book even takes a peek behind Hollywood's science-fiction fantasies to assess the real risks humanity faces from potential impacts of both comets and asteroids. For everyone interested in astronomy, this exciting book reveals the secrets of the Great Comets and provides essential tools for keeping up to date with comet discoveries in the future. Robert Burnham has been an amateur astronomer since the mid-1950s. He has been a senior editor of Astronomy magazine (1986-88) and is the author of many books and CD-ROMS, including Comet Hale-Bopp: Find and Enjoy the Great Comet and Comet Explorer.
Atlas Of The Messier Objects
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Author : Ronald Stoyan
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2024-02-29
Atlas Of The Messier Objects written by Ronald Stoyan and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-29 with Science categories.
The most comprehensive, detailed, and beautiful account of the Messier objects available, for amateur astronomers of all abilities.
Atlas Of Cometary Forms
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Author : Jürgen Rahe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
Atlas Of Cometary Forms written by Jürgen Rahe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Comets categories.
As far as possible pertinent facts about each photograph or drawing are given: observatory, observer, telescope, plate, and filter; mid-exposure time, duration of exposure, heliocentric distance, geocentric distance, phase angle (sun-comet-earth), enlargement factor, and scale of reproduction. Covers years 1835-1962.
The Great Comet Of 1858 Its History And Telescopic Appearances
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Author : Great comet
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1858
The Great Comet Of 1858 Its History And Telescopic Appearances written by Great comet and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1858 with Donati comet categories.
Atlas Of Astronomy
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Author : Alexander Keith Johnston
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1869
Atlas Of Astronomy written by Alexander Keith Johnston and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1869 with Astrographic catalog and chart categories.
Great Comets
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Author : Robert Burnham
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback
Release Date : 2000-05-01
Great Comets written by Robert Burnham and has been published by Turtleback this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-05-01 with categories.
Beautiful full-color images illustrate the amazing comets that zoom through the universe, and as some suspect, gave rise to life on Earth. Examine new discoveries and utilize professional material as a resource guide to the cosmos.
The Observing Guide To The Messier Marathon
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Author : Don Machholz
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002-10-10
The Observing Guide To The Messier Marathon written by Don Machholz and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-10 with Nature categories.
The Messier Catalogue is a list of one hundred and ten galaxies, star clusters and nebulae, and includes many of the brightest and best-known objects in the sky. Amateur astronomers who find all the objects on the list in one night have successfully completed the Messier Marathon. The Observing Guide to the Messier Marathon contains over 90 easy-to-use star maps to guide the observer from one object to the next, and provides tips for a successful night of observing. Don Machholz also tells the story of the eighteenth-century astronomer, Charles Messier, and how he came to compile his extensive catalogue. His complete guide to the Messier Marathon will help the amateur astronomer to observe the Messier Objects throughout the year, using a small telescope or even a pair of binoculars. Don Machholz is an engineer in Auburn, California. Interested in astronomy since childhood, he is a renowned comet hunter, having discovered nine comets that bear his name. He writes articles for local California newspapers and radio stations for special astronomical events. Between 1988 and 2000, Don Machholz was the Comets Recorder for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Recorders.
Classifying The Cosmos
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Author : Steven J. Dick
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-03-21
Classifying The Cosmos written by Steven J. Dick and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-21 with Science categories.
Since the invention of the telescope 400 years ago, astronomers have rapidly discovered countless celestial objects. But how does one make sense of it all? Astronomer and former NASA Chief Historian Steven J. Dick brings order to this menagerie by defining 82 classes of astronomical objects, which he places in a beginner-friendly system known as "Astronomy’s Three Kingdoms.” Rather than concentrating on technicalities, this system focuses on the history of each object, the nature of its discovery, and our current knowledge about it. The ensuing book can therefore be read on at least two levels. On one level, it is an illustrated guide to various types of astronomical wonders. On another level, it is considerably more: the first comprehensive classification system to cover all celestial objects in a consistent manner. Accompanying each spread are spectacular historical and modern images. The result is a pedagogical tour-de-force, whereby readers can easily master astronomy’s three realms of planets, stars, and galaxies.