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Philip's Moon Observer's Guide Peter Grego

Philip's Moon Observer's Guide par Peter Grego

Philip's Moon Observer's Guide Peter Grego


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A practical introduction to Moonwatching, day by day. Detailed maps show hundreds of lunar features. Spectacular close-up images of the Moon's surface. How to choose and use the equipment. Methods of recording your observations. How to observe and photograph lunar eclipses.

Philip's Moon Observer's Guide Résumé

Philip's Moon Observer's Guide Peter Grego

Philip's Moon Observer's Guide is a practical guide for Moonwatchers, suitable for both beginners and more experienced observers. Peter Grego, a well-known Moon expert, shares his enthusiasm and expertise in this informative book.Features on the Moon are best seen when they are close to the day-night line, known as the terminator. At the heart of Philip's Moon Observer's Guide is a day-by-day lunar observing diary based on the progress of the terminator. Using detailed sections of Moon map for each day, the author explains when to look for which features, enabling you to plan your own lunar explorations.Colourful diagrams, stunning close-up images and straightforward text explain the origin and appearance of the different types of surface feature. Eclipses are always eagerly followed by astronomers, and the author explains the best way to observe and record these fascinating events.Philip's Moon Observer's Guide is divided into seven chapters:Lunar geology and the Moon's featuresThe Moon in spaceThe lunar observer's equipmentMoonwatchingRecording your observationsEclipses and occultationsThe space-age MoonPhilip's Moon Observer's Guide also includes a glossary of terms as well as details of a number of astronomical societies and groups, together with useful Internet resources.

À propos de Peter Grego

Peter Grego is Director of the Lunar Section of Britain's Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA) and the Topographical Coordinator of the British Astronomical Association (BAA) Lunar Section. He writes and illustrates the monthly MoonWatch page in Astronomy Now magazine and is the expert on observing for Sky at Night magazine's Astro Answers.

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GOR004986325
9781849070652
1849070652
Philip's Moon Observer's Guide Peter Grego
Occasion - Très bon état
Broché
Octopus Publishing Group
20100104
192
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