Title Measure solar systems objects and their movements for yourself! / John D. Clark

Published New York : Springer, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 173 pages) : illustrations Series Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series. Contents Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About the Author -- How Do We Know Venus Orbits the Sun?- How Big Is the Earth?- How Far Away and How Big Is the Moon?- Jupiter's Moons -- Where You Can Watch Gravity Do Its Thing -- Sunset, Sunrise -- Getting Further from the Sun: How Do You Ride and Epicycle?- Size Matters -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Index Summary Instead of taking somebody's word about the basic size and distances for the solar system's objects, this book shows amateur astronomers how to measure these things for themselves. This is an enriching experience for any amateur astronomer - to understand and personally measure fundamental astronomical quantities and distances. A basic knowledge of geometry is required, but it is amazing how simple the ideas can be. Readers are led through the details as gently as possible - and in a light-hearted way - presuming that most will have half-forgotten most of the mathematics. The practical astronomical equipment recommended is no more than a typical commercially-made amateur telescope and a camera of some sort - these days a webcam works very well. Apart from that all the reader will need is access to a computer with internet service, the know-how to download free software, and an enthusiasm to expand his knowledge of the basics of scientific astronomy Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-170) and index Notes English Print version record Subject Astronomy -- Amateurs' manuals SCIENCE -- Astronomy. Astronomy. Physique. Astronomy SUBJECT Solar system. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85124544 Subject Solar system. Solar system Genre/Form Handbooks, manuals, etc handbooks. Handbooks and manuals Handbooks and manuals. Guides et manuels. Form Electronic book ISBN 9780387895611 0387895612 9780387895604 0387895604 6612127112 9786612127113

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