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SPENCE: Sun Observer’s Guide (Firefly Books, 2004)
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Located in: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Era
- 2000s
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781552979419
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1552979415
ISBN-13
9781552979419
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30780899
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sun Observer's Guide
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Sky Observation, Astronomy
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-280770
Reviews
For both novice and experienced amateurs... very informative and handy to use... perfect gifts for any amateur astronomer., A practical reference for how and why to view our nearest star... this book can start you making worthwhile observations., Excellent guide for amateurs in the astronomy field.... packed with colorful illustrations and charts., The right equipment and the importance of safety are emphasized throughout... could inspire would-be sun gazers.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
523.7
Table Of Content
Introduction: Why Observe the Sun? The structure of the Sun Energy transportation The solar "surface" The outer regions The solar wind Different suns Sunspots The solar spectrum Instruments for the observer Equipment for white-light observing Spectroscopes Spectrohelioscopes How to observe the Sun An observing box Making observations Keeping a record Daily geometry of the Sun Drawing the solar disk Solar rotation Analyzing observations The relative sunspot number Sunspot features Classification of sunspots Solar reference points Solar eclipses When and why eclipses occur Equipment for eclipse observing A total eclipse Myths and legends Science from eclipses Snapping the Sun Choice of camera Photographing a projected image Direct photography with filters Photographing an eclipse The Sun-Earth connection The Sun's gravitational tug A varying constant The Sun and Earth's climate Space-age problems Earthly interaction with the solar wind Professional solar astronomy Ground-based instruments Observing the Sun from space Pro-am collaboration Forthcoming solar eclipses Glossary Resources Index Acknowledgments
Synopsis
A practical guide to safely observing the sun for amateur astronomers, including equipment, what to look for and how to record and photograph solar images and eclipses., A practical day-by-day guide to observing the sun safely. The Sun Observer's Guide is a practical guide that explains how to safely observe the sun: what to look for and how to record and photograph solar images and eclipses. The book is written in non-technical language and is ideal for novice observers. Expensive equipment is not essential to observe the Sun, and the necessary safety procedures are easy to follow. The book describes the equipment required to observe the Sun using visible light technologies such as telescopes, binoculars, and simple pin-hole cameras, as well as non-white light devices such as spectroscopes and hydrogen-alpha filters. How to photograph the Sun is explained in detail and includes: Descriptions of the equipment required Type of camera to choose Which lenses and filters to use Recommended exposure times. A chapter dedicated to solar eclipses explains why they occur, what can be seen and how to observe them safely. Dates of upcoming eclipses are provided. The interaction between the Sun and the Earth is explored in detail - from the obvious (climates and seasons) to the dramatic (magnetic storms and aurora). The Sun Observer's Guide concludes with a chapter on professional solar astronomy. Amateur astronomers will be fascinated to read about the research that is currently being undertaken and to discover the value placed by professional astronomers on observations made by amateurs. Beautiful images taken by solar spacecraft are displayed here. The Sun Observer's Guide is an informative and practical introduction to an engaging hobby., The Sun is a fascinating object to study, and, contrary to popular opinion, it is very easy to view it safely, either by projecting its image or by using filters. Pam Spence, an experienced astronomer, explains how to observe the Sun, what you should look for and what you can learn from your observations. She also explains how to look at the Sun in visible, or white, light, as well as in other wavelengths. Book jacket.
LC Classification Number
QB521.S675 2004
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- i***l (4)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseVery good book!