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Advanced Amateur Astronomy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Advanced Amateur Astronomy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gerald North
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 244,Width 170
Category/GenreObservatories, equipment and methods
Popular astronomy and space
ISBN/Barcode 9780521574303
ClassificationsDewey:522
Audience
General
Edition 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations 107 Halftones, unspecified; 86 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 21 August 1997
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book is for amateur astronomers and telescope users who want to move beyond elementary stargazing to more challenging projects. Written by an accomplished amateur astronomer, this indispensable guide to more advanced work is packed with information and lucid explanations. The first section of the book sets out the fundamental principles of practical astronomy, with chapters on telescope optics, the atmosphere, telescope hardware, astrophotography, and electronic imaging. This knowledge is then applied to the full range of celestial bodies accessible by telescope: the solar system, stars and galaxies. For those users who want to move to even greater challenges, chapters on photometry, spectroscopy and radio astronomy bring observational astronomy to a level where data of real scientific value can be acquired.

Reviews

'... many astronomers will welcome the updated second edition of Gerald North's Advanced Amateur Astronomy.' Carole Stott, New Scientist 'Gerald North's Advanced Amateur Astronomy will be welcomed by any amateur astronomer who is ready for somehting beyond beginner books ... this 400-page volume is chock full of practical information about observing and equipment, with an emphasis on things that can be done straightforwardly - and usually inexpensively - by almost any amateur with modest experience. The author is an experienced lunar and planetary observer, contributing to the British Astronomical Association for nearly two decades, and it shows.' Jay Reynolds Freeman, Sky and Telecscope 'Advanced Amateur Astronomy has to compete with a number of rival books in the marketplace ... but none that are more educational or easier to read. I would not hesitate in recommending it to any beginner with aspirations of becoming an experienced observer.' Martin Mobberley '... this is an excellent book with which to consider specialising in a particular area of practical astronomy and ... very good value for money.' Robert Argyle, The Observatory