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Astronomers' Observing Guides: The Sun and How to Observe It by Jamey L. Jenkins
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Subject
- IT
- ISBN
- 9780387094977
- Series
- Astronomers' Observing Guides
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback, Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Sun and How to Observe It
- Item Length
- 9.7in
- Publisher
- Springer New York
- Item Width
- 7.4in
- Item Weight
- 15.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- Xiv, 206 Pages, 206 Pages
About this product
Product Information
This is a completely up-to-date solar observing book, which, while providing the science background necessary for an understanding of the observations with the latest equipment, also features the most complete solar observing and imaging guide available.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer New York
ISBN-10
0387094970
ISBN-13
9780387094977
eBay Product ID (ePID)
69999138
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Sun and How to Observe It
Format
Trade Paperback, Paperback
Language
English
Series
Astronomers' Observing Guides
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
Xiv, 206 Pages, 206 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.7in
Item Width
7.4in
Weight
14.6 Oz
Item Weight
15.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Qb4-4.9
Publication Date
2009-01-08
Reviews
From the reviews: "Jenkins is an American amateur observer and he has written a very interesting book full of information for the solar enthusiast. ... The author describes how a solar hydrogen-alpha filter works - very interesting to the beginner, and the old-time observer ... . it is very well illustrated, with many of the images supplied by the author himself. ... I recommend this book. ... will be a good guide to observing our nearest star." (Brian Halls, Astronomy Now, August, 2009) "The author is quite obviously an experienced solar observer and imager, contributing to the AAVSO Sunspot Programme since I990. ... This book is primarily a practical guide to observing and imaging solar features in white light ... and the K-line. There is a detailed discussion of the types of telescope suitable for solar observing as well as lenses and filters. ... I found this book enjoyable and easy to read, providing a comprehensive practical guide to solar observing in one volume." (Lyn Smith, The Observatory, Vol. 129 (1212), October, 2009), From the reviews:"Jenkins is an American amateur observer and he has written a very interesting book full of information for the solar enthusiast. ⊠The author describes how a solar hydrogen-alpha filter works very interesting to the beginner, and the old-time observer ⊠. it is very well illustrated, with many of the images supplied by the author himself. ⊠I recommend this book. ⊠will be a good guide to observing our nearest star." (Brian Halls, Astronomy Now, August, 2009)"The author is quite obviously an experienced solar observer and imager, contributing to the AAVSO Sunspot Programme since I990. ⊠This book is primarily a practical guide to observing and imaging solar features in white light ⊠and the K-line. There is a detailed discussion of the types of telescope suitable for solar observing as well as lenses and filters. ⊠I found this book enjoyable and easy to read, providing a comprehensive practical guide to solar observing in one volume." (Lyn Smith, The Observatory, Vol. 129 (1212), October, 2009), From the reviews:"Jenkins is an American amateur observer and he has written a very interesting book full of information for the solar enthusiast. … The author describes how a solar hydrogen-alpha filter works very interesting to the beginner, and the old-time observer … . it is very well illustrated, with many of the images supplied by the author himself. … I recommend this book. … will be a good guide to observing our nearest star." (Brian Halls, Astronomy Now, August, 2009)"The author is quite obviously an experienced solar observer and imager, contributing to the AAVSO Sunspot Programme since I990. … This book is primarily a practical guide to observing and imaging solar features in white light … and the K-line. There is a detailed discussion of the types of telescope suitable for solar observing as well as lenses and filters. … I found this book enjoyable and easy to read, providing a comprehensive practical guide to solar observing in one volume." (Lyn Smith, The Observatory, Vol. 129 (1212), October, 2009)
Table of Content
Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- The Sun, Yesterday and Today.- Some Basics of Solar Observing.- Observing the White Light Sun.- White Light Solar Features.- Recording White Light Observations.- Observing the Monochromatic Sun.- Monochromatic Solar Features.- Solar Photography.- Where Do You Go from Here?- Appendix A: Resources.- Appendix B: Glossary of Solar-Related Terms.- Appendix C: Daily Solar Ephemeris, July 2008-January 2012.
Copyright Date
2009
Topic
Physics / Astrophysics, Astronomy
Dewey Decimal
523.7
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Science
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