Rare Astronomical Sights and Sounds (Paperback, 1st ed. 2018)

The universe contains many unusual sights and sounds, most of which are either very difficult to witness or simply go unnoticed. With the right tools, time, and location, some of the often talked about but seldom seen and heard gems in our skies can finally be observed. This book introduces readers to the rare and ephemeral happenings above our heads. It offers a crash course in astronomical history, detailing the observations, assumptions, and inventions of different cultures over time as they turned their studies to the stars. Using this as a baseline to redefine truly "rare" occurrences, Jonathan Powell then provides modern-day astronomers at all levels with pointers for what they can witness and when. From phenomena as old and far-off as a supernova witnessed a thousand years ago, and as recent and nearby as Sputnik's famous beeping, this book covers everything that one must know to see, hear, and appreciate the astronomical events happening around us.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Release date:	September 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Jonathan Powell
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	219
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-97700-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Popular astronomy Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Observatories, equipment & methods Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration
LSN:	3-319-97700-8
Barcode:	9783319977003

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