Format:
Online-Ressource (XVI, 415 p. 174 illus., 169 illus. in color, digital)
ISBN:
9781461447504
Series Statement:
Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series
Content:
"If you're looking for a handy reference guide to help you image and explore the many splendors of the southern sky, Imaging the Southern Sky is the book for you. The work features not only stunning color images, all taken by Stephen Chadwick, of the best galaxies, nebulae, and clusters available to astrophotographers, but also lesser-known objects, some of which have gone largely unexplored!Beginners and experienced observers alike should appreciate the book's remarkable imagery and simple text, which provides concise and accurate information on each object and its epoch 2000.0 position, and also expert testimony on its visual nature.Each object essay also includes a section on technical information that should help astrophotographers in their planning, including telescope aperture, focal length and ratio, camera used, exposure times, and field size.As a charming bonus, the authors have taken the liberty to name many of the lesser-known objects to reflect their New Zealand heritage. Constellation by constellation, from Apus to Volans, Imaging the Southern Sky explores the night sky in a way that should appeal to sky lovers of all ages."- Stephen J. O'Meara
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Description based upon print version of record
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Imaging the Southern Sky; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Part I: The Objects of the Southern Sky; Chapter One: The Hunter and His Dog; Barnard's Loop - Sh2 - 276; Technical Information - Fig. 1.1; Great Orion Nebula - M 42 & 43 (NGC 1976); Technical Information - Fig. 1.2 top image; Technical Information - Fig. 1.2 bottom image; Horsehead and Flame Nebulae - IC 434 (Barnard 33) and NGC 2024; Technical Information - Fig. 1.3; Technical Information - Fig. 1.4; Running Man Nebula - NGC 1973-5-7; Technical Information - Fig. 1.5; M 79 - NGC 1904
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Technical Information - Fig. 1.6Witch Head Nebula - IC 2118; Technical Information - Fig. 1.7; Thor's Helmet - NGC 2359 (Gum 4); Technical Information - Fig. 1.8; Chapter Two: Vast Explosive Remnants; Gum Nebula - Gum 12; Technical Information - Fig. 2.1; Gum 15 - RCW 32; Technical Information - Fig. 2.2; Gum 20 - RCW 36; Technical Information - Fig. 2.3; Vela Supernova Remnant; Technical Information - Figs. 2.4 and 2.5; Vela SNR Reference Chart; Crest and the Bridge; Technical Information - Fig. 2.6; Twin Crescents and the Bypass; Technical Information - Fig. 2.7
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Southern Pleiades - IC 2602Technical Information - Fig. 3.19; Black Arrow Cluster - NGC 3532; Technical Information - Fig. 3.20; Torch Bearer Nebula (NGC 3576) - and NGC 3603; Technical Information - Fig. 3.21; Running Chicken Nebula - IC 2944-48; Technical Information - Fig. 3.22; Technical Information - Fig. 3.23; Chapter Four: On the Serpent's Back; NGC 2992-3 - Arp 245; Technical Information - Fig. 4.1; Sombrero Galaxy - M 104 - NGC 4594; Technical Information - Fig. 4.2; NGC 2997; Technical Information - Fig. 4.3; NGC 3621; Technical Information - Fig. 4.4; NGC 5247
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Technical Information - Fig. 4.5
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Foreword by Sir Patrick Moore -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Section I: The Objects of the Southern Skies -- Chapter 1: The Hunter and his Dog (Canis Major, Eridanus, Lepus, Orion) -- Chapter 2: Vast Explosive Remnants (Vela) -- Chapter 3: The Ship of Srgo (Carina, Centaurus, Puppis, Vela) -- Chapter 4: On the Serpent's Back (Antila, Centaurus, Corvus, Hydra, Virgo) -- Chapter 5: The Emu (Ara, Centaurus, Circinus, Crux, Lupus, Musca, Norma, Scorpius, Triangulum Australe) -- Chapter 6: The Heart of the Galaxy (Corona Australis, Ophiuchus, Sagittarius, Scorpius) -- Chapter 7: The Deep South (Apus, Chamaeleon, Dorado, Octans, Pavo, Reticulum, Tucana, Volans) -- Chapter 8: The Clouds of Magellan (Dorado, Mensa, Tucana) -- Chapter 9: Galaxies in the Furnace (Aquarius, Cetus, Eridanus, Fornax, Grus, Sculptor) -- Section II: An Introduction to Digital Astroimaging -- Chapter 10: Equipment Inventory -- Chapter 11: Acquiring the Images -- Chapter 12: Image Processing -- About the Authors -- Index.
Additional Edition:
9781461447498
Additional Edition:
Buchausg. u.d.T. 978-1-461-44749-8
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4614-4750-4
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