The Planet Observer's Handbook

Details The Planet Observer's Handbook The Planet Observer's Handbook

Dec 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000poh..book.....p&link_type=abstract

The Planet Observer's Handbook, by Fred W. Price, pp. 448. ISBN 0521789818. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, December

Computer Science

Sound

14

Scientific paper

Here is an informative, up-to-date and well-illustrated guide to planetary observations for amateurs. After chapters on the solar system and the celestial sphere, the text explains how to choose, test and use a telescope with various accessories and how to make observations and record results. For each planet and the asteroids, Price gives details of observational techniques, together with suggestions for how to make contributions of sound astronomical value. From a general description and detailed observational history of each planet, readers learn how to anticipate what they should see and assess their own observations. New to this edition is a chapter on planetary photography that includes the revolutionary use of videography, charge coupled devices and video-assisted drawing. Another new feature is a section on the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud. Other chapters on making maps and planispheres and on photoelectric photometry round out the book's up-to-date treatment, making this indispensable reading for both casual and serious observer alike.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The Planet Observer's Handbook does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with The Planet Observer's Handbook, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The Planet Observer's Handbook will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1160242