A Spectroscopic Atlas of Bright Stars: A
β Jack Martin (auth.)
π Library
π
2010
π Springer-Verlag New York
π English
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Star Clusters: A Pocket Field Guide
β Scribed by Charles A. Cardona III (auth.)
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 189
- Series
- Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Star clusters are some of the most beautiful objects in the night sky and are prime targets for observational astronomers as well as astrophotographers. Using some of the newer technologies and larger and more powerful telescopes available today to amateur astronomers, many more of these dazzling groupings of stars can now be located and viewed throughout the year. In this field guide that will help you to decide what to look for and where to look for it, as well as what equipment to use, you will find what you need, whether you are a beginner in the field or an experienced observer. So on the next clear night, take your book and your binoculars or telescope and maybe your camera outside and see what new wonders can be revealed to you. You wonβt be disappointed!
β¦ Table of Contents
Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction....Pages 3-4
Understanding Stars and Star Clusters....Pages 5-15
How to Use This Book....Pages 17-17
Front Matter....Pages 19-19
Descriptions, Images, and Charts....Pages 21-170
Back Matter....Pages 171-174
β¦ Subjects
Popular Science in Astronomy; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
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