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81. The History of Radio Astronomy and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory: Evolution Toward Big Science by Benjamin K. Malphrus | |
Hardcover: 199
Pages
(1996-03)
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Excellent!
Go Doc Malphrus!
A comprehensive guide to the beginnings of radio astronomy. |
82. Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Martin Mobberley | |
Paperback: 266
Pages
(1998-11-06)
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A perfect complement to Star Ware by Harrington |
83. Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies: A New Approach to Observing Deep Space by Antony Cooke | |
Paperback: 192
Pages
(2005-05-26)
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Editorial Review Product Description Modern astronomical telescopes, along with other advances in technology, have brought the deep sky ? star clusters, nebulae and the galaxies ? within reach of amateur astronomers. And it isn?t even necessary to image many of these deep-sky objects in order to see them; they are within reach of visual observers using modern techniques and enhancement technology. The first requirement is truly dark skies; if you are observing from a light-polluted environment you need Tony Cooke?s book, Visual Astronomy in the Suburbs. Given a site with clear, dark night skies everything else follows? this book will provide the reader with everything he needs to know about what to observe, and using some of today?s state-of-the-art technique and commercial equipment, how to get superb views of faint and distant astronomical objects. Customer Reviews (1)
Misleading Title |
84. Multilayer and Grazing Incidence X-Ray/Euv Optics for Astronomy and Projection Lithography: 19-22 July 1992 San Diego, California (Proceedings of Spie) by Richard B. Hoover | |
Paperback: 702
Pages
(1993-01)
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85. High Energy Astronomy by Phillip J. Willcox | |
Hardcover: 275
Pages
(1991-06)
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86. So You Want a Meade LX Telescope!: How to Select and Use the LX200 and Other High-End Models (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Lawrence Harris | |
Paperback: 191
Pages
(2010-05-04)
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Editorial Review Product Description The Meade LX200 series of telescopes was introduced in 1992 and represented a giant step forward in technology for amateur astronomers - computer control. The LX200 series telescopes were an instant success and have outsold all other astronomical telescopes put together. Steady development has continued to the present day, and LX200s are available in a range of apertures from 8-inch through the giant 16-inch, which is widely installed in university astronomy departments and the smaller public observatories. For anyone considering buying a high-end Meade telescope, the book offers an experienced user's guide to what can actually be achieved with it. So You Want a Meade LX Telescope also provides detailed discussions about some of the many software packages available to aid optimizing and actually using the scope. The typical results are discussed so readers can know what to expect. Also reviewed are essential accessories such as CCD cameras and the latest Active Optics units. These extraordinary telescopes are capable of amazing results, but using them and setting them up can be a chore. That's why this book is essential reading for anyone who has bought or upgraded to an LX200 or its top-of-the-range companion, the RCS400 (later re-designated the LX400ACF). Customer Reviews (2)
so you want to use your computer to run your telescope!
Needed this book years ago. |
87. Astronomy Methods: A Physical Approach to Astronomical Observations (Cambridge Planetary Science) by Hale Bradt | |
Paperback: 458
Pages
(2004-01-05)
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Not very detailed
current methods of taking observations |
88. The Art and Science of CCD Astronomy (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) | |
Paperback: 162
Pages
(1997-12-23)
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1996
Learn the experiences of other Astronomers |
89. The Guide to Amateur Astronomy by Jack Newton, Philip Teece | |
Hardcover: 347
Pages
(1995-02-24)
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A Very Good Book |
90. Observing Variable Stars (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) (Volume 0) by Gerry A. Good | |
Paperback: 274
Pages
(2003-01-31)
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Great book for all amateur astronomers |
91. Light Pollution: Responses and Remedies (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Bob Mizon | |
Paperback: 255
Pages
(2001-12-06)
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A comprehensive, useful, much needed book I went online and discovered that there are more than a million web sites that address the subject of light pollution. More than a million sites! I had information overload big time and didn't know where to start. Then I discovered Bob Mizon's book, Light Pollution. What a relief! It defines the problem of light pollution and gives us practical guidelines and step-by-step solutions to combat it. We've got to educate ourselves and others about the serious hazards of light pollution and what we can do about it. This book is a great resource for everyone's personal library. -- Kathleen Hawkins, president of winningspirit.com and author of Spirit Incorporated: How to Follow Your Spiritual Path from 9 to 5
Timely book on an important subject The book is in three sections plus copious appendices and an index. The first section discusses the physiology of human vision, defines the nature and consequences (not only astronomical) of light pollution, and considers changes in attitude to and technology of lighting. This serves as an excellent introduction to the problem. The second section shows how astronomy may be continued, despite light pollution, by technological 'fixes', such as light pollution reduction (LPR) filters and CCD imaging. One hundred objects suitable for visual observation from light-polluted skies are suggested and described. Techniques of observation in light-polluted skies are also suggested. It is this section of the book that is most likely to be criticised by those concerned that it may imply that, since astronomy in light-polluted skies is possible, the problem itself is not as great as activists suggest. I would suggest that it is only by showing people In the final section, the book discusses remedies; briefly these are technological (good lighting), legal (legislation to control poor lighting), and social (educating people as to the problem). The appendices that follow provide good material (including the debunking of common lighting myths) for anyone who wishes to involve him (or her) self in combating this source of aesthetic degradation. Obviously, this book will be of great use as a 'handbook' for anyone involved in the activities of the Campaign for Dark Skies (CfDS) or the International Dark-sky Association (IDA), but its appeal is wider than that. It is also useful for those who undertake astronomy under brightly-lit skies, both as a guide to what may be achieved, but also with suggestions as to how such astronomers may help to have their skies improved. There is a slight UK emphasis, but the book has international appeal. Shining through the lively style of the very well-written text is the author's passion for astronomy in general and his knowledge gained over many years as co-ordinator of the CfDS. The copious photographs, most of which are in colour, serve to enhance the text. In short, this is a very good book, which is very readable, covering a subject of importance. Recommended! ... Read more |
92. An Introduction to Radio Astronomy by Bernard F. Burke, Francis Graham-Smith | |
Hardcover: 456
Pages
(2009-10-30)
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Intro to Radio Astronomy
Hard Read
Very poor editing and writing style, many errors...
Advanced Introduction - Targets Researchers and Graduate Astronomy Students, But Accessible to Others
Excellent Advanced Radio Astronomy Text |
93. Stargazing: Astronomy Without a Telescope by Patrick Moore | |
Paperback: 209
Pages
(2000-01-15)
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Excellent guide to the night sky
Before you buy a telescope...
Excellent introduction to the night sky |
94. Advanced Amateur Astronomy by Gerald North | |
Paperback: 414
Pages
(1997-09-28)
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Advanced is Right
A Good Advanced Overview Many of the things that North deals with in this book - optics, hardware, seeing, astrophotography, stellar objects (Sun, comets, planets, moon, etc) - have been done in other books, but North is able to take them to the next level rather effectively. Somehow he's able to put just the right amount in each chapter this time. Furthermore, North has been able to include in this book chapters in spectroscopy and radio astronomy that I've not seen in other books of this type. The only issue I have with the book is that some of his information now seems a bit dated. There is not much that can be done about that in such a fast moving field as Astronomy. Having said that, I think that "Advanced Amateur Astronomy" manages to raise the bar for books of this type. Recommended.Heck, its on MY Wish List!8-)
Very Good Book There's nice number of pointers on astrophotography also. Especially for plaetary/lunar. Some material is perhaps a little dated. Not much on digital image processing, but a good section nonetheless. Finally he concludes with neat radio telescope projects and how amateurs can do more scientific type work of benefit. ... Read more |
95. Data Analysis in Astronomy (Ettore Majorana International Science Series: Physical Sciences) | |
Hardcover: 541
Pages
(1985-11-01)
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96. AURA and its US National Observatories by Frank K. Edmondson | |
Paperback: 388
Pages
(2005-09-08)
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97. Historical Supernovae and Their Remnants (International Series on Astronomy and Astrophysics) by F. Richard Stephenson, David A. Green | |
Hardcover: 266
Pages
(2002-09-26)
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98. Spacecraft for Astronomy (Frontiers in Space) by Joseph A. Angelo | |
Hardcover: 304
Pages
(2006-12)
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99. Seeing Stars: The Night Sky Through Small Telescopes (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Chris Kitchin, Robert W. Forrest | |
Hardcover: 186
Pages
(1997-11-17)
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Very useful introduction to the observation of the night sky |
100. The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 2 (Practical Astronomy Handbooks) | |
Paperback: 569
Pages
(1994-11-25)
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