McAnally Jupiter

and How to Observe It
1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-1-84628-727-5
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 218 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: Astronomers' Observing Guides

Astronomers' observing guides provide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments.

Zielgruppe

Popular/general

Autoren/Hrsg.

McAnally, John W.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section I.- The Earliest Observations.- Jupiter's Place in the Solar System.- The Physical Appearance of the Planet.- Color, Chemical Composition of the Planet, and Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere.- The Electromagnetic Environment Surrounding Jupiter.- The Jovian Satellite System.- Section II: How to Observe the Planet Jupiter.- Equipment.- Sky Conditions.- Making a Record.