Astronomy category: 2403 books
by Fred Herrmann
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2016
The purpose of "Astrophotography, Just the Facts!" is to outline a practical and concise approach to the collection and processing of astrophotography imagery.
PixInsight and Photoshop are used for the processing of raw astronomical image data. The book takes a step by step approach...
Astrophysics Is Easy!
An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2014
Astrophysics is often –with some justification – regarded as incomprehensible without the use of higher mathematics. Consequently, many amateur astronomers miss out on some of the most fascinating aspects of the subject. Astrophysics Is Easy! cuts through the difficult mathematics and explains...
by Michael Swanson
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Michael Swanson’s online discussions with literally thousands of NexStar owners made it clear that there was a desperate need for a book such as this – one that provides a complete, detailed guide to buying, using and maintaining NexStar telescopes. Although this book is highly comprehensive,...
by Ian Morison
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2017
In The Art of Astrophotography, astronomer and Popular Astronomy columnist Ian Morison provides the essential foundations of how to produce beautiful astronomical images. Every type of astroimaging is covered, from images of the Moon and planets, to the constellations, star clusters and nebulae within...
by Nick Lomb
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2013
Compact, easy to use and reliable, this popular guide contains everything you need to know about the southern night sky with monthly astronomy maps, viewing tips and highlights, and details of all the years exciting celestial events. Wherever you are in Australia or New Zealand, easy calculations allow...
The Stargazer's Guide
How to Read Our Night Sky
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2009
The Stargazer’s Guide is an accessible astronomy guide to the history, science, and myth of the night sky, perfect for anyone entranced by the stars. Guiding readers through what there is to see in the sky, why it’s interesting, and how previous generations viewed and interpreted it, expert stargazer...
100 Things to See in the Night Sky
From Planets and Satellites to Meteors and Constellations, Your Guide to Stargazing
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2017
A handy field guide for the best stargazing experience whether in your own back yard, camping, or travelling—including information showing you which planets, constellations, stars, and manmade objects you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye!
The night sky is full of amazing things...
Astro-Imaging Projects for Amateur Astronomers
A Maker’s Guide
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2015
This is the must-have guide for all amateur astronomers who double as makers, doers, tinkerers, problem-solvers, and inventors. In a world where an amateur astronomy habit can easily run into the many thousands of dollars, it is still possible for practitioners to get high-quality results and equipment...
by Heather Couper, Nigel Henbest
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2017
"IF YOU BUY JUST ONE GUIDE... YOU WON'T DO BETTER THAN THIS" BBC Sky at Night Magazine
· Now out: 2018 edition packed with new features
· 12 month-by-month Night Sky Maps for year-round stargazing
· Monthly Calendar of moon phases and special events in 2018
· Planet Watch: the best viewing...
Eyes on the Skies
400 Years of Telescopic Discovery
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2011
Adopted as the official book of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009, this stunningly illustrated history of telescopic discovery spans the range from the first telescopes via the Hubble Space Telescope to next generation platforms, and how they have changed and continue to change our view...
The New Cosmos
Answering Astronomy's Big Questions
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2015
Over the past decade, astronomers, planetary scientists, and cosmologists have answered - or are closing in on the answers to - some of the biggest questions about the universe. David J. Eicher presents a spectacular exploration of the cosmos that provides a balanced and precise view of the latest...
From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer
How to Advance to the Next Level
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2013
The beginning astronomical observer passes through a series of stages. The initial stage is hugely exciting and gives the beginner a real buzz as he discovers some of the faint fuzzy objects, markings on the planets, rings around Saturn and the craters on the Moon. But as the novice observer progresses,...
Breakthrough!
100 Astronomical Images That Changed the World
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2015
This unique volume by two renowned astrophotographers unveils the science and history behind 100 of the most significant astronomical images of all time. The authors have carefully selected their list of images from across time and technology to bring to the reader the most relevant photographic images...
Scientific Astrophotography
How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2012
Scientific Astrophotography is intended for those amateur astronomers who are looking for new challenges, once they have mastered visual observing and the basic imaging of various astronomical objects. It will also be a useful reference for scientifically inclined observers who want to learn the fundamentals...