Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them

New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint : Springer, 2010

Abstract/Sommario: Part I: Asteroids and Dwarf Planets -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Small (and Not So Small) Solar System Bodies -- Chapter 3: Groups and Families -- Chapter 4: The Nature of Asteroids and Dwarf Planets -- Chapter 5: Origins and Evolution -- Chapter 6: Impact? -- Part II: Observing Guide -- Chapter 7: Observations -- Chapter 8: Visual Observing -- Chapter 9: Webcam and DSLR Imaging -- Chapter 10: Astrometry Tools and Techniques -- Chapter 11: Astrometry Projects -- Chapter 12: ...; [leggi tutto] Part I: Asteroids and Dwarf Planets -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Small (and Not So Small) Solar System Bodies -- Chapter 3: Groups and Families -- Chapter 4: The Nature of Asteroids and Dwarf Planets -- Chapter 5: Origins and Evolution -- Chapter 6: Impact? -- Part II: Observing Guide -- Chapter 7: Observations -- Chapter 8: Visual Observing -- Chapter 9: Webcam and DSLR Imaging -- Chapter 10: Astrometry Tools and Techniques -- Chapter 11: Astrometry Projects -- Chapter 12: Lightcurve Photometry Tools and Techniques -- Chapter 13: Lightcurve Photometry Projects -- Chapter 14: Absolute Magnitude -- Chapter 15: Occultations -- Chapter 16: On-Line Image Analysis -- Chapter 17: A Final Word -- Appendices -- A: Professional and Amateur Organizations -- B: Resources -- C: Papers -- D: Astrometry How-To -- Index. - 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We live in a violent universe. The media constantly remind us of the possibility of an object suddenly appearing and hitting Earth. A hit by an asteroid is believed to have spelled the end of the dinosaurs. Such a collision by an object from space could cause another extinction event, if the object were large enough. And such objects are definitely out there. Often called “the vermin of the sky,” asteroids roam our Solar System often unseen. Many have been tracked, and their orbits calculated. But there are still many to be discovered and assessed. Many amateur astronomers are helping in this effort, sometimes even working with professional astronomers, to contribute to our knowledge and avert danger. Some people just enjoying locating these or the dwarf planets, such as Pluto, and then following their paths. Whatever your interest, Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them will help you get started. It will tell you what you are looking at and why you should look. It will also help you learn how to look. This is definitely an area where amateurs can make a difference. Roger Dymock, in clear, engaging language can help you get started right now! [comprimi]

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Descrizione	Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them / by Roger Dymock. - New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint : Springer, 2010. - XIII, 248p. 152 ill., 30 ill. in color ; digital. - (Astronomers' Observing Guides)
Specifiche	[Supporto spec. Risorsa elettr.] Risorsa remota
Note	Springer eBooks. - Printed edition: 9781441964380
Collezione	[Fa parte di] Astronomers' Observing Guides [Vai al dettaglio]
Autori	Dymock, Roger - [Responsabilità principale] SpringerLink (Online service) - [Responsabilità secondaria]
Soggetto	Astronomy, Observations and Techniques Physics
Classificazione	520 - Astronomia e scienze connesse
Lingua	Inglese
Numeri	ISBN: 978-1-4419-6439-7 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-6439-7 N. catalogo straniero: QB4 (Library of Congress Call Number)
ID scheda	128617
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