Ice and Fire: Great Comets to Comewas written because a special
celestial event climaxes towards the end of 2013 the arrival, fresh
from the Oort Cloud, of Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON). By all predictions
even the most pessimistic ones this comet is set to be one of,
perhaps the most, dazzling comet seen in modern history and has the
astronomical world buzzing with anticipation.
Skywatchers have already been primed for C/2012 (ISON) earlier
in 2013 with the apparition of another naked-eye comet, C/2011 L4
(PanSTARRS), and following C/2012 S1 (ISON) there is the prospect
of 2012 K1 (PanSTARRS) reaching naked eye visibility in August
2014. Future bright cometary prospects are also discussed, taking
into account the latest predictions.
Examining the origin and nature of comets using examples of
great cometsfrom the past, this book sets the scene for the arrival
of Comet C/2012 S1 and those following it over the next few years
in the inner Solar System.Skywatchers and amateur astronomers can
learn how to follow, observe and record comets. There is also a
guide on how to keep abreast of the latest cometary discoveries and
how to use a variety of reputable sources, including publications,
websites, programs and apps to visualize and plan observations.The
role of the amateur in cometary discovery also is featured, as well
as details on how professional astronomers plan to get the most
science out of cometary apparitions, how and why professionals go
about discovering comets, and upcoming plans to visit comets with
space probes (and later, perhaps, human visits).Illustrations
provide historic images of comets, images from space probes and
images of the latest bright comets. Orbital plots and
easy-to-follow sky charts are also included.
This book is a unique guide that sets the scene by giving a
comprehensive history of comets and examples of great comets
throughout history and informs the reader about the nature and
origins of this spectacular occurence.Expectations are fully
covered by explaining not only what the regular person can expect
to see, but how amateur astronomers can plan observations and what
steps the professionals are taking to get the most science from
this exciting event."
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