This “guide” is really much more than the title might suggest. It is part star atlas, part descriptive text, part telescope primer, and part strategy session, all held together with the infectious enthusiasm of its author. The whole first third of…
This volume shows how to take successful pictures of the heavens, taking a primarily photographic perspective, and evaluates available types of camera and film, developing techniques, and the best methods of photographing the Moon, the Sun, stars,…
Fundamental Astronomy gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the various fields of classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound…
Dagelijks wordt de aarde gebombardeerd door miljarden deeltjes die afkomstig zijn uit het heelal. Deze deeltjes botsen met de kernen van luchtatomen in de dampkring. Bij die botsing ontstaan vele nieuwe deeltjes die op hun beurt ook weer kunnen…
This practical manual provides essential material for the extensive world-wide community of non-professional astronomers. Every page of the book is alive with the infectious enthusiasm of the author whose expertise, knowledge and teaching…