| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 182 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Astronomers' observing guides |
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Astronomerѕђ́ة Observing Guides, 1611-7360 |
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Astronomers' observing guides.
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Astronomerѕђ́ة Observing Guides. 1611-7360
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| Contents |
Cover -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Saturn as a Planet -- 2. Telescopes and Accessories -- 3. Factors that Affect Observations -- 4. Visual Impressions of Saturn's Globe and Ring System -- 5. Drawing Saturn's Globe and Rings -- 6. Methods of Visual Photometry and Colorimetry -- 7. Determining Latitudes and Timing Central Meridian Transits -- 8. Observing Saturn's Satellites -- 9. A Primer on Imaging Saturn and Its Ring System -- Appendix A: Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO) Saturn Section Observing Forms -- Appendix B: Bibliography -- Index -- Last Page |
| Summary |
"Saturn is the second largest planet in the solar system, and the only one with a spectacular ring system easily visible from Earth. Julius Benton's Saturn and How to Observe It provides a compendium of the latest information, and amateur and professional images of Saturn. These images are followed by advice on how to observe Saturn using a variety of telescope apertures, color filters and magnifications. This text is a goldmine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the highly experienced."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-178) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
Springer e-books |
| Subject |
Planetary science.
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Astronomy.
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astronomy.
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SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
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Planets.
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Physique.
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Astronomie.
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| SUBJECT |
Saturn (Planet) -- Observer's manual
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| Subject |
Saturn (Planet)
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Saturn (Planet)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2005925511 |
| ISBN |
9781846280450 |
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1846280451 |
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1852338873 |
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9781852338879 |
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6610816867 |
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9786610816866 |
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