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Author Mobberley, Martin, 1958-

Title Supernovae and how to observe them / Martin Mobberley
Published New York : Springer, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 209 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series Astronomers' observing guides
Astronomers' observing guides.
Contents Supernovae : physics and statistics. Supernova physics ; Supernovae to measure the universe ; Supernovae in our neighborhood ; The top 100 extragalactic supernovae ; Supernovae : a threat to life on earth -- Observing and discovering supernovae. Supernovae as visual variable stars ; Supernovae photometry and light curves ; Supernova spectroscopy ; Amateur supernova hunting in the 21st century ; The discoveries themselves ; Searching the Messier galaxies ; Searching the Caldwell galaxies ; Observing supernova remnants -- Appendix : Usefull supernova data and contacts
Summary Supernovae mark the deaths of massive stars or of white dwarfs in binary systems, and are unbelievably violent events. Even when they occur in galaxies millions of light years away they can be within the reach of amateur astronomers' telescopes. More than 400 supernovae have already been discovered by amateurs. Supernovae and How to Observe Them is a mine of information for all levels of amateur astronomer, from relative beginners to experienced observers. Whether you are interested in the supernova physics, observing supernovae and supernova remnants, measuring their spectra or even discovering new supernovae yourself, this book provides all the information you need
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-205) and index
Notes English
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Subject Supernovae -- Observers' manuals
Supernovae -- Amateurs' manuals
SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
Supernovae.
Sciences sociales.
Sciences humaines.
Astronomie.
Supernovae
Genre/Form Handbooks, manuals, etc
handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2006928727
ISBN 9780387352572
0387352570
9780387462691
0387462694
9786610945078
6610945071