Provides a one-stop shop for the amateur variable star observer. Features chapters on binocular variable stars and photometric study of variable stars, topics that have not been addressed in most other amateur astronomy books. Uses non-mathematical language that is easily accessible to anyone with a general interest in astronomy. Provides basic and advanced information for an activity many amateur astronomers pursue once they have developed some skills in deep sky observing This book contains everything you need to know about variable stars -- stars whose brightness varies noticeably over time. The study of variable stars has been a particularly popular area of research for amateurs for many years; the material contained herein serves as both an introduction to amateur astronomers and a useful reference source for seasoned variable star observers.  With its thorough, non-mathematical descriptions of variable stars and tips for how to see them, this book enables novices and experts alike to set off into the field and observe a wide range of delightful sights. It strikes a balance between easily visible objects that can be seen in any telescope or binoculars, and variable stars that are a direct challenge to those with large aperture equipment or access to photometric tools and methods. After helping the observer differentiate between variable star types, the author goes on to explain the skills needed to operate a telescope and other equipment, as well as how to couple filters to a CCD camera or digital SLR camera in order to photometrically record these celestial objects. Further, the book includes an observational guide to 50 objects for study, with finder charts and data about light curves for ease of identification, along with the stars’ celestial coordinates, magnitudes, and other pertinent information.

Den Spännande Astronomin, 5:e upplagan är en uppdaterad version av denna mycket populära bok av Hans Thorgren och som sålts i tusentals exemplar under många år. Den Spännande Astronomin, 5:e upplagan vänder sig till gymnasieelever, lärare, amatörastronomer och alla andra nyfikna på astronomi. Den ger en samlad baskunskap inom det breda ämnet. För de gymnasieelever som vill lära sig lite mer om astronomi utöver det som ingår i grundskolans NO-ämnen och gymnasiets fysikkurser så är Den Spännande Astronomin, 5:e upplagan som klippt och skuren. Den kan vara lämplig att använda som ett hjälpmedel t.ex. vid ett projektarbete i astronomi eller något annat ämne som berör rymden. Eftersom matematik undvikits kan boken säkert också fungera bra på lägre skolstadier. Den spännande Astronomin, 5:e upplagan kan även användas vid studiecirklar eller vid självstudier samt av dem som vill börja med amatörastronomi, en trevlig, lärorik och spännande hobby. Boken är lämplig för lärare som inte tidigare i sin utbildning kommit i närmare kontakt med ämnet. Den har ett smidigt format tänkt att kunna medföras vid astronomiska observationer. Storlek 16x22,5 cm, är ringbunden och tryckt i färg. 172 sidor I boken finns ett stort antal färgbilder på olika fascinerande objekt och innehåller även stjärnkartor för den som vill lära sig att hitta på himlen. Boken innehåller historiska återblickar och redovisar en del spännande upptäckter som gjorts under åren. Vidare beskrivs olika utrustningar (kikare,teleskop mm) och andra hjälpmedel att hitta på stjärnhimlen. Andra kapitel handlar om Jorden, Månen, planeterna, asteroider, kometer, stjärnor, galaxer, kvasarer och svarta hål samt kosmologi. Boken berör även den spännande frågan om liv i rymden samt den aktuella debatten om växthuseffekt och global uppvärmning. Den omfattar 30 kapitel som förutom informativ text och bilder innehåller kontrollfrågor, observationsuppgifter samt webbuppgifter. Författare är Hans Thorgren, fil.mag. i matematik, fysik och astronomi med bakgrund som matematik och fysiklärare och gymnasierektor. Som nybliven pensionär är han fullt sysselsatt med sitt favoritämne vilket inkluderar astronomstudier vid Uppsala Universitet, arbete som astronomiguide och föreläsare samt aktivt medlemskap i Västerås Astronomi - och Rymdforskningsförening.

* Titel: The Universe Today * Författare: Carlos Martins * Språk: Engelska * Utgiven: 2020 * Format: Häftad * ISBN: 9783030496319 * Gives a gentle introduction to our current knowledge of the universe and how we came to our present view * Descriptive rather than mathematical, but includes maths separately for those seeking more detail * Author is an experienced teacher and popularizer in the field of astronomy and cosmology Starting out from humankind's earliest ideas about the cosmos, this book gives the reader a clear overview of our current understanding of the universe, including big bang theories and the formation of stars and galaxies, as well as addressing open questions. The author shows how our present view gradually developed from observations, and also how the outcome of ongoing research may still change this view. The book brings together concepts in physics and astronomy, including some history in both cases. The text is descriptive rather than technical: the goal is to present things rigorously and without oversimplification, by highlighting the crucial physical concepts. The only prerequisite is a qualitative knowledge of basic physics concepts at high-school level.

Lär dig allt du behöver veta om rymden och vår galax. Läs om vår måne och hur vi rest dit. Upptäck stjärnkonstellationer och besök den internationella rymdstationen ISS som ligger i omloppsbana runt jorden. Ta reda på mer om varje planet i vårt solsystem, från Merkurius till Uranus. Perfekt läsning för alla som drömmer sig ut i universum. Lättläst bok för både barn och vuxna!

The Moon - Resources, Future Development and Settlement, Authors: Schrunk, D., Sharpe, B., Cooper, B.L., Thangavelu, M. Resources, Future Development and Settlement The Moon - Challenge and Benefits of Settlement tells the story of the feasible transformation of the Moon into an inhabited sister planet of the Earth in the coming century. This successor edition is lengthened, drawing on the latest satellite data to emphasize the power potential and communications advantages of Malapert Mountain in the South Polar region of the Moon, being the optimum location for the establishment of the first lunar base.

* Provides all the background material needed to appreciate and understand the astronomy of the major radio sources that are observable by amateurs * Contains the information necessary to build and use a low cost backyard radio telescope. * No previous experience in electronics is required. * Gives plans for a simple cook-book radio telescope that can be built in a weekend! The Radio Sky and How to Observe It, Authors: Lashley, Jeff We have learned a great deal about our universe not only by looking at the sky through optical telescopes but also by listening to it! Although in the past most of the great discoveries have been made by professional radio astronomers using large radio telescopes built for institutions, today even amateurs can build and use small radio telescopes and make discoveries that can contribute to the general store of knowledge. And you dont need to be an electronics genius or rich! Jeff Lashley, in this comprehensive guide to the science and art of putting together and using a small radio telescope, will lead you through the process and help you to understand what to listen for. Filled with projects and tips and great advice, he can get you underway in a hurry and help you to decode what you are hearing. So if youve been doing amateur astronomy for a while and want to expand beyond what you can see with your eyes, this is a direction you should consider going in. Or, if youve dabbled in building radios for years and want to try something new, this can be a way to expand your hobby. Either way, start now listening to the fireworks going on all around you'll be amazed!

Visualizes relevant physical information of stars and extended objects in an attractive and comprehensive way with different colors, symbol types, and sizes Covers the entire sky, both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere Contains position (and physical) information on enough stars to support star-hopping The Constellation Observing Atlas Designed for anyone who wishes to learn the constellations or observe the best and brightest deep sky objects and double stars, this book contains an alphabetical list of constellations complete with star maps, historical background, and highlights of deep sky objects. Each entry contains position and physical information on enough stars to support astronomers in star-hopping, swinging the telescope from star to star to star to arrive at a faint target. It provides a carefully selected list of accessible and rewarding deep sky objects. Full-color maps show the constellations, with star types (spectral and physical) indicated by the colors used on the map. Extended objects such as galaxies and nebulae are shown with the approximate apparent size in the sky. With unmatched thoroughness and accessibility, this is a constellation atlas that makes the ideal companion to a night's telescope viewing, for novices and expert amateur astronomers alike. Easy to navigate and refer to, it is the key that unlocks the door to greater night sky exploration.

This book is a unique work satisfying the need for a modern, comprehensive review of all major aspects of galaxy observation.Galaxies and How to Observe Them, Authors: Steinicke, Wolfgang, Jakiel, Richard The book combines the physical background on the nature and data of galaxies, the relevant instrumentation and viewing techniques, and finally the targets and their individual appearance in telescopes of various apertures. A comprehensive sample of galaxies, including quasars, groups and clusters of galaxies is presented. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical information guarantees successful observing sessions. Furthermore, the book is clearly structured with outstanding images and graphics.

Nebulae are the places where the stars are born. For amateur astronomers, the many different kinds of nebulae vary from "easy" targets that can be seen with modest equipment under mediocre skies, to more obscure "challenging" objects that require experienced observers, more powerful telescopes and excellent observation conditions.Nebulae and How to Observe Them, Authors: Coe, Steven The concept of this book - and of the series - is to present an up-to-date detailed description and categorisation of nebulae, and then to instruct the reader in the best ways to successfully observe and record the large range of astronomical objects that fall under the general heading of "nebulae". Nebulae and How to Observe Them is a comprehensive mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced. The Astronomers Observing Guides are designed for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know the details of exactly what they are looking at ASTRONOMERS OBSERVING GUIDES provide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments. Steven Coe 1st Edition., 2007, X, 156 p. 128 illus., 11 in color.

How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data Scientific Astrophotography is a work for those amateur astronomers looking for new challenges, once they have mastered visual observing and the basic imaging of various astronomical objects. It is a wonderful reference for scientifically-inclined observers who want to learn the fundamentals of astrophotography with a firm emphasis on the discipline of scientific imaging. Scientific Astrophotography, Author: Gerald R Hubbell This book is a wealth of information and a distillation of ideas presented by a diverse set of sources and based on the most recent techniques, equipment, and data available. It also includes numerous exercises for the reader, to maximize the success and minimize the frustration inherent in the pursuit of this specific craft. Scientific Astrophotography is perfect for any amateur astronomer who wants to go beyond just the process of making beautiful images and actually contribute to the science of astronomy! "...Gerald Hubbell's new book, Scientific Astrophotography, is the perfect companion for anyone dipping their toe into the digital imaging realm for the first time. The author answers all the questions people have when starting out, such as how do I get the most bang for my buck, and how do I select the right CCD for my telescope?" * Mike Simonsen, American Association of Variable Star Observers

Using High-Powered Telescopes from Home * Tells amateur astronomers how anyone at home can access and use a professional telescope at a remote observatory. * Explains the technology behind the development of remote observatories, once only used by professionals but now available to amateur observers. * Includes practical information on how to choose a remote observatory, costs, and benefits, and presents many possible projects suitable to carry out with a remote observatory. Remote Observatories for Amateur Astronomers, Authors: Hubbell, Gerald R., Williams, Richard J., Billard, Linda M. Amateur astronomers who want to enhance their capabilities to contribute to science need look no farther than this guide to using remote observatories. The contributors cover how to build your own remote observatory as well as the existing infrastructure of commercial networks of remote observatories that are available to the amateur. They provide specific advice on which programs to use based on your project objectives and offer practical project suggestions. Remotely controlled observatories have many advantages—the most obvious that the observer does not have to be physically present to carry out observations. Such an observatory can also be used more fully because its time can be scheduled and usefully shared among several astronomers working on different observing projects. More and more professional-level observatories are open to use by amateurs in this way via the Internet, and more advanced amateur astronomers can even build their own remote observatories for sharing among members of a society or interest group.

Mercury and Venus - known as the "inferior planets" because they are closer to the Sun than the Earth is - have always been regarded as difficult and even dangerous targets for amateur astronomers.Venus and Mercury, and How to Observe Them, Authors: Grego, Peter Recent advances in commercially-made instruments have, however, brought them within range of only moderately experienced observers, and certainly Mercury and Venus are by no means inferior in terms of visual delights, observing challenges...and mystery. Venus and Mercury and How to Observe Them offers a wealth of detailed practical information on every aspect of observing, from safely targeting the two planets, through visual observing, to sketching and electronic imaging. This is of course much more than a book about observing. We now know a lot more of the origin and evolution of Mercury and Venus, and Peter Grego describes the most recent theories of their probable formation, geology, and history. Not only does this include a lot about the surface of the planets, but also their internal structure, magnetic fields, and atmospheres. Peter Grego 2008, XIV, 266 p. 80 illus., 30 in color.

Jupiter is one of the most spectacular observing targets for amateur astronomers. There are various books about observing the planets, and several about Jupiter itself, but this is the only book to deal with the giant planet - its formation, structure, and incredible physics - as well as with the practical aspects of observation of the planet and its moons.Jupiter and how to observe it, Authors: McAnally, John W. The concept of the book - and of the series - is to present an up-to-date detailed physical and astrophysical description (part one) and then (part two) to consider how best to observe and image the giant planet. Jupiter and How to Observe It is a mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginning to the experienced, and will be fascinating reading for all practical amateur astronomers. 1st Edition., 2008, X, 218 p.

A comprehensive solar observing guide for use at the telescope by amateur astronomers at all three levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Users will find invaluable information for identifying features through photos, charts, diagrams in a logical, orderly fashion and then interpreting the observations.Observing the sun - A Pocket FieldGuide, Author: Jamey L. Jenkins Because the Sun is a dynamic celestial body in constant flux, astronomers rarely know for certain what awaits them at the eyepiece. All features of the Sun are transient and sometimes rather fleeting. Given the number of features and the complex life cycles of some solar features, it can be a challenging hobby, and this guide provides all of the guidance necessary to inform observers about the sights and events unfolding before their eyes on the most active and powerful member of our Solar System.

Makes the area of astrochemistry accessible to amateur astronomers and the general educated publicThe Chemical Cosmos - A Guided Tour, Author: Steve Miller If you have ever wondered how we get from the awesome impersonality of the Big Bang universe to the point where living creatures can start to form, and evolve into beings like you, your friends and your family, wonder no more. Steve Miller provides us with a tour through the chemical evolution of the universe, from the formation of the first molecules all the way to the chemicals required for life to evolve. Using a simple Hydrogen molecule known as H-three-plus - as a guide, he takes us on a journey that starts with the birth of the first stars, and how, in dying, they pour their hearts out into enriching the universe in which we live. Our molecular guide makes its first appearance at the source of the Chemical Cosmos, at a time when only three elements and a total of 11 molecules existed. From those simple beginnings, H-three-plus guides us down river on the violent currents of exploding stars, through the streams of the Interstellar Medium, and into the delta where new stars and planets form. We are finally left on the shores of the sea of life. Along the way, we meet the key characters who have shaped our understanding of the chemistry of the universe, such as Cambridge physicist J.J. Thomson and the Chicago chemist Takeshi Oka. And we are given an insiders view of just how astronomers, making use of telescopes and Earth-orbiting satellites, have put together our modern view of the Chemical Cosmos.

The Interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas set a new high standard for modern celestial cartography. The same team now presents the Interstellarum Deep Sky Guide, its unique observing companion. Taking an intuitive visual approach, for each spread of the Atlas, the Guide focuses on carefully selected objects, either as colored composite POSS plates or through the authors' own eyepiece sketches. They allow you to estimate the visibility of features in the telescope while planning observations. Stars and other objects in the vicinity are highlighted, so they also serve as finder charts at night. An index map on each spread allows you to quickly find each object's location in the Atlas. The interstellarum Deep Sky Guide takes all the hassle out of preparing for observing sessions - there's no need to print star charts or photos. Simply grab your Atlas and your Guide, and go observe!Interstellarum Deep Sky Guide - Desk Edition * Around 2,500 deep-sky objects are shown, with catalog number, object type, constellation, nickname, short descriptions, and observational hints, for example filter and magnification recommendations * Features more than 1,000 color finder charts, using red and blue channels of Palomar Observatory Sky Survey II plates * Hundreds of detailed pencil drawings made by the authors provide the best approximation of what may be seen visually * Page numbers are identical to the charts in the interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas for easy and quick navigation * Date published: October 2018 * Format: Spiral bound * ISBN: 9781108453134 * Length: 264 pages * Co-publisher: Oculum-Verlag, Erlangen * Dimensions: 280 x 281 x 25 mm * Weight: 1.42kg