Visual Lunar And Planetary Astronomy
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Visual Lunar And Planetary Astronomy
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Author : Paul G. Abel
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-08-21
Visual Lunar And Planetary Astronomy written by Paul G. Abel 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 2013-08-21 with Science categories.
With the advent of CCDs and webcams, the focus of amateur astronomy has to some extent shifted from science to art. Visual work in astronomy has a rich history. Today, imaging is now more prominent. However there is still much for the visual amateur astronomer to do, and visual work is still a valid component of amateur astronomy. Paul Abel has been addressing this issue by promoting visual astronomy wherever possible – at talks to astronomical societies, in articles for popular science magazines, and on BBC TV’s The Sky at Night. Visual Lunar and Planetary Astronomy is a comprehensive modern treatment of visual lunar and planetary astronomy, showing that even in the age of space telescopes and interplanetary probes it is still possible to contribute scientifically with no more than a moderately-priced commercially made astronomical telescope. It is believed that imaging and photography is somehow more objective and more accurate than the eye, and this has led to a peculiar “crisis of faith” in the human visual system and its amazing processing power. But by analyzing observations from the past, we can see how accurate visual astronomy really is! Measuring the rotational period of Mars and making accurate lunar charts for American astronauts were all done by eye. The book includes sections on how the human visual system works, how to view an object through an eyepiece, and how to record observations and keep a scientific notebook. The book also looks at how to make an astronomical, rather than an artistic, drawing. Finally, everything here will also be of interest to those imagers who wish to make their images more scientifically applicable by combining the methods and practices of visual astronomy with imaging.
Bibliography Of Lunar And Planetary Research 1960 1964
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Author : John W. Salisbury
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1966
Bibliography Of Lunar And Planetary Research 1960 1964 written by John W. Salisbury and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1966 with Astronomy categories.
A Guide To Hubble Space Telescope Objects
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Author : James L. Chen
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-07-16
A Guide To Hubble Space Telescope Objects written by James L. Chen and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-16 with Science categories.
From the authors of "How to Find the Apollo Landing Sites," this is a guide to connecting the view above with the history of recent scientific discoveries from the Hubble Space Telescope. Each selected HST photo is shown with a sky map and a photograph or drawing to illustrate where to find it and how it should appear from a backyard telescope. Here is the casual observer's chance to locate the deep space objects visually, and appreciate the historic Hubble photos in comparison to what is visible from a backyard telescope. HST objects of all types are addressed, from Messier objects, Caldwell objects, and NGC objects, and are arranged in terms of what can be seen during the seasons. Additionally, the reader is given an historical perspective on the work of Edwin Hubble, while locating and viewing the deep space objects that changed astronomy forever. Countless people have seen the amazing photographs taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. But how many people can actually point out where in the sky those objects are? Why were these objects chosen to be studied? What discoveries were made from the Hubble Space Telescope photographs? This book is for anyone who wants answers to these questions.
Space Technology Planetary Astronomy
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Author : Joseph N. Tatarewicz
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 1990
Space Technology Planetary Astronomy written by Joseph N. Tatarewicz and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Science categories.
"... the book reminds us of an important lesson in the postwar era of big science: that government policy may lead initially to tremendous support for various fields of science and technology." --Science "... a triumph of historical analysis." --Choice "This is an excellent record of the beginnings of the NASA plantetary astronomy program in the years 1958-70." --American Historical Review "The historical circumstances that led to this country's great leap into space were unique, but it is clear that there are many lessons to be learnt from this enthralling tale and Tatarewicz tells the tale well." --Annals of Science When NASA went looking for expertise on the moon and planets following Sputnik, they found that astronomers had long since turned their telescopes away from our planets and toward the stars. Where were the scientists who could help the United States explore the solar system? The answer, as this important new study shows, was that NASA had to create them This story of the precipitous rise and decline of planetary astronomy is an important case study of science in an age of state-managed research and development. It demonstrates that the lines between science, technology, politics, and society are anything but fixed and impermeable.
Practical Astronomy
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Author : H R Mills
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2014-03-14
Practical Astronomy written by H R Mills and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-14 with Science categories.
This practical manual provides essential material for the extensive world-wide community of non-professional astronomers. Every page of the book is alive with the infectious enthusiasm of the author whose expertise, knowledge and teaching experience provides easy access to the fascination and enjoyment of sky-watching. - Provides essential material for the extensive world-wide community of non-professional astronomers - The author's enthusiasm is reflected in every page, and his expertise, knowledge and teaching experience provides easy access to the fascination and enjoyment of sky-watching - Includes chapters on the celestial sphere, the sun and sundials, star positions, star maps, planispheres and nomograms, and light and basic optics
Bibliography Of Lunar And Planetary Research
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Author : John W. Salisbury
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1963
Bibliography Of Lunar And Planetary Research written by John W. Salisbury and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1963 with Astronomy categories.
Lunar And Planetary Science
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Lunar And Planetary Science written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Lunar geology categories.
Analogs For Planetary Exploration
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Author : W. Brent Garry
language : en
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Release Date : 2011
Analogs For Planetary Exploration written by W. Brent Garry and has been published by Geological Society of America this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Science categories.
Where on Earth is it like Mars? How were the Apollo astronauts trained to be geologists on the Moon? Are volcanoes on Earth just like the ones on other planets? The exploration of our solar system begins in our own backyard. Discoveries on other planetary bodies cannot always be easily explained. Therefore, geologic sites on this planet are used to better understand the extraterrestrial worlds we explore with humans, robots, and satellites. Analogs for Planetary Exploration is a compilation of historical accounts of astronaut geology training, overviews of planetary geology research on Mars, educational field trips to analog sites, plus concepts for future human missions to the Moon. This Special Paper provides a great overview of the science, training, and planning related to planetary exploration for students, educators, researchers, and geology enthusiasts. After all, as we learn about the solar system we can better understand our own planet Earth.
Vision And Voyages For Planetary Science In The Decade 2013 2022
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2011-12-30
Vision And Voyages For Planetary Science In The Decade 2013 2022 written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-30 with Science categories.
In recent years, planetary science has seen a tremendous growth in new knowledge. Deposits of water ice exist at the Moon's poles. Discoveries on the surface of Mars point to an early warm wet climate, and perhaps conditions under which life could have emerged. Liquid methane rain falls on Saturn's moon Titan, creating rivers, lakes, and geologic landscapes with uncanny resemblances to Earth's. Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 surveys the current state of knowledge of the solar system and recommends a suite of planetary science flagship missions for the decade 2013-2022 that could provide a steady stream of important new discoveries about the solar system. Research priorities defined in the report were selected through a rigorous review that included input from five expert panels. NASA's highest priority large mission should be the Mars Astrobiology Explorer Cacher (MAX-C), a mission to Mars that could help determine whether the planet ever supported life and could also help answer questions about its geologic and climatic history. Other projects should include a mission to Jupiter's icy moon Europa and its subsurface ocean, and the Uranus Orbiter and Probe mission to investigate that planet's interior structure, atmosphere, and composition. For medium-size missions, Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 recommends that NASA select two new missions to be included in its New Frontiers program, which explores the solar system with frequent, mid-size spacecraft missions. If NASA cannot stay within budget for any of these proposed flagship projects, it should focus on smaller, less expensive missions first. Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 suggests that the National Science Foundation expand its funding for existing laboratories and establish new facilities as needed. It also recommends that the program enlist the participation of international partners. This report is a vital resource for government agencies supporting space science, the planetary science community, and the public.
Advances In Visual Computing
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Author : George Bebis
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-11-05
Advances In Visual Computing written by George Bebis 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 2010-11-05 with Computers categories.
The three volume set LNCS 6453, LNCS 6454, and LNCS 6455 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Visual Computing, ISVC 2010, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, in November/December 2010. The 93 revised full papers and 73 poster papers presented together with 44 full and 6 poster papers of 7 special tracks were carefully reviewed and selected from more than 300 submissions. The papers of part I (LNCS 6453) are organized in computational bioimaging, computer graphics, behavior detection and modeling, low-level color image processing, feature extraction and matching, visualization, motion and tracking, unconstrained biometrics: advances and trends, 3D mapping, modeling and surface reconstruction, and virtual reality. Part II (LNCS 6454) comprises topics such as calibration, pose estimation, and reconstruction, segmentation, stereo, registration, medical imaging, low cost virtual reality: expanding horizons, best practices in teaching visual computing, applications, and video analysis and event recognition. Part III (LNCS 6455) mainly contains papers of the poster session and concludes with contributions addressing visualization, as well as motion and tracking.