Venus and Mercury, and How to Observe Them

2008
ISBN: 978-0-387-74285-4
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 266 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 492 g

Reihe: Astronomers' Observing Guides

Venus and Mercury have long been regarded as difficult targets for amateur observers, but advances in commercially-made telescopes have brought them within the skills of observers of only moderate experience. Peter Grego’s fascinating book presents an up-to-date, detailed description of the history and geology of the so-called inferior planets, and provides the latest, most useful advice on observing and recording them with commercially-available telescopes and cameras. The book also offers a wealth of detailed practical information on every aspect of observing, from safely targeting the two planets, through visual observing, to sketching and electronic imaging.

Zielgruppe

Popular/general

Autoren/Hrsg.

Grego, Peter

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Allgemeines
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Sonnensystem: Sonne und Planeten
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Sachbuch
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Populärwissenschaftliche Werke

Inhaltsverzeichnis

– A Perspective on Mercury and Venus.- – A Perspective on Mercury and Venus.- Current Knowledge of Mercury and Venus.- Our Current Knowledge of Mercury.- Our Current Knowledge of Venus.- Observing Mercury and Venus.- Equipment for Observing Mercury and Venus.- Recording Mercury and Venus.- Observing Mercury.- Observing Venus.

Über Autor(innen)

Peter Grego has recently written for Springer, and also has eight other published astronomy books to his credit. Living in the UK, he is a well-known writer and practical amateur astronomer.