Observing our solar system
Uiterlijk 29 november in huis
The ideal gift for aspiring astronomers.
The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever-changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against the stars, witness the thrill of a meteor shower, or the memory of a once-in-a-generation comet.
The ideal gift for aspiring astronomers.
The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever-changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against the stars, witness the thrill of a meteor shower, or the memory of a once-in-a-generation comet.
In a few short generations, scientists have taken us from wondering about the nature of the Solar System to exploring every corner of it with advanced robotic probes, and inexpensive but powerful telescopes have become ubiquitous, allowing all of us to follow in the footsteps of Galileo as explorers.
In this guide, you will learn how the Solar System came to be understood – from ancient theories of its mechanics to the modern age of remote sensing, We'll then look at the significant targets for amateur astronomers – the Moon, Sun and planets – to see how they can be explored by eye and with telescopes. We'll discuss some of the more obscure but fascinating worlds, including asteroids and dwarf planets, and dazzling special events, such as meteor showers, conjunctions, occultations and eclipses.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 01 september 2022
Aantal pagina's: 112
Hoofdauteur: Tom Kerss
Tweede Auteur: Royal Observatory Greenwich
Hoofduitgeverij: Collins
Product breedte: 148 mm
Product hoogte: 8 mm
Product lengte: 210 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 148 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 10 mm
Verpakking lengte: 209 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 174 g
EAN: 9780008532611