The Radio Sky and How to Observe It (Paperback, Edition.)

Radio astronomy is far from being beyond the scope of amateurs astronomers, and this practical, self-contained guide for the newcomer to practical radio astronomey is an ideal introduction. This guide is a must for anyone who wants to join the growing ranks of 21st Century backyard radio astronomers. The first part of the book provides background material and explains (in a non-mathematical way) our present knowledge of the stronger radio sources - those observable by amateurs - including the Sun, Jupiter, Meteors, Galactic and extra-galactic sources. The second part of the book deals not only with observing, but - assuming no prior technical knowledge of electronics or radio theory - takes the reader step-by-step through the process of building and using a backyard radio telescope. There are complete, detailed plans and construction information for a number of amateur radio telescopes, the simplest of which can be put together and working - using only simple tools - in a weekend. For other instruments, there are full details of circuit-board layouts, components to use and (vitally important in radio astronomy) how to construct antennae for radio astronomy.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Astronomers' Observing Guides
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	Jeff Lashley
Dimensions:	235 x 178 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	236
Edition:	Edition.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4419-0882-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Popular astronomy Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration Promotions
LSN:	1-4419-0882-X
Barcode:	9781441908827

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