UID:
almahu_9949341620302882
Format:
XIX, 411 p. 413 illus.
,
online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 2021.
ISBN:
9783030766436
Series Statement:
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
Content:
This atlas contains everything you need to know about meteor showers and how to observe them. It begins with the science behind these celestial fireworks, then equips you with all the practical knowledge you'll need to make the most of these wonderful astronomical events. The book is rich with illustrations, graphs and resources to assist your hobby. In addition, it includes downloadable radiant charts, report sheets, radiant altitude data, plotting charts and more, to help you locate each shower, record its activity and plot individual meteors during your nights of observation. Intended for amateurs of all levels and requiring no special equipment, this accessible Atlas of Meteor Showers will hone your skills and keep you engaged throughout the year, no matter where you are in the world.
Note:
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Meteors -- Chapter 3. Meteoroid Streams and Meteor Showers -- Chapter 4. Observing Meteor Showers -- Chapter 5. The Major Meteor Showers - January to August -- Chapter 6. The Major Meteor Showers - October to December -- Chapter 7. Discovering Minor Meteor Showers.
In:
Springer Nature eBook
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783030766429
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783030766443
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-76643-6
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76643-6
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