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Observing the Sun (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,283
Discovery Miles 12 830
Observing the Sun (Paperback): Peter O. Taylor

Observing the Sun (Paperback)

Peter O. Taylor

Series: Practical Astronomy Handbooks

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Observing the Sun is one of the most interesting and rewarding facets of astronomy to which amateurs can contribute. Few areas of science offer as many opportunities to contribute meaningful data. It is the one branch of astronomy that requires only modest equipment and can be pursued during the day. Peter Taylor is a keen and highly experienced observer of the Sun. In this book he explains in a clear and practical way everything that a telescope user needs to know in order to make solar observations. The author draws on his many years of personal experience as a contributor to the Solar Division of the American Association of Variable Star Observers and to the American Sunspot Program. The book deals with the following topics: historical background, choice of equipment for the safe conduct of solar observations, observations of sunspots, and reporting observations. New techniques, such as electronic recording and the operations of radio telescopes, are included. The level of presentation is understandable to anyone with basic astronomical knowledge and some experience in handling a small telescope.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Practical Astronomy Handbooks
Release date: March 2008
First published: May 2009
Authors: Peter O. Taylor
Dimensions: 243 x 171 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 978-0-521-05636-6
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Popular astronomy
Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration
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LSN: 0-521-05636-5
Barcode: 9780521056366

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