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Jupiter John W. McAnally

Jupiter By John W. McAnally

Jupiter by John W. McAnally


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Summary

With the increasing sensitivity of the equipment available to the home astronomer, and increasing interest in celestial bodies, this Springer series is a huge helping hand to skywatchers who want to hone their skills.

Jupiter Summary

Jupiter: and How to Observe It by John W. McAnally

With the increasing sensitivity of the equipment available to the home astronomer, and increasing interest in celestial bodies, this Springer series is a huge helping hand to skywatchers who want to hone their skills. Astronomers' observing guides provide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observation techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments. The book reviews the latest findings and satellite observations of Jupiter, as well as presenting superb pictures of Jupiter taken by McAnally himself, who proceeds to explain to the reader how to arrive at such beautiful results.

Jupiter Reviews

From the reviews:

McAnally gives you the background to make real contributions to our knowledge of Jupiter. He discusses how to make scientifically meaningful visual records as well as CCD images. ... The book is a great read: McAnally's enthusiasm and experience shine through each page, and it's generously illustrated with color images and diagrams. As the latest addition to Springer's Astronomers' Observing Guide series, its scientific accuracy is assured by author, astrophysicist, and series editor Mike Inglis. ... is an impeccable must-read for Jupiter enthusiasts! (Jennifer Birriel, Sky and Telescope, August, 2008)

Jupiter and How To Observe It by McAnally (Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers) is intended for amateur observers and beginning astronomy students ... . The book's convenient thin size and glossy pages are perfect for easy desktop or telescope-side browsing. ... a user-friendly manual for beginners and advanced amateurs. ... Helpful images ranging from basic black-and-white to color diagrams, graphs, and pictures aid readers' understanding of both the science topics and the practical observing concepts. ... Summing Up: Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates; practitioners. (J. H. Murphy, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (11), August, 2008)

It is a book ... written by an amateur astronomer who has been analysing Jupiter data for the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers for several years. ... This will prove a very useful book for those new to the giant planet. (Richard McKim, The Observatory, Vol. 128 (1207), December, 2008)

This is the latest in a long line of ... books from Springer. Targeted at amateur astronomers, they aim to combine a resume of the current state of knowledge ... with detailed practical information for the observer. ... it may be a worthwhile buy for the experienced planetary observer ... . (David Arditti, Astronomy Now, January, 2009)

Table of Contents

Section I.- The Earliest Observations.- Jupiter's Place in the Solar System.- The Physical Appearance of the Planet.- Color, Chemical Composition of the Planet, and Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere.- The Electromagnetic Environment Surrounding Jupiter.- The Jovian Satellite System.- Section II: How to Observe the Planet Jupiter.- Equipment.- Sky Conditions.- Making a Record.

Additional information

GOR007086106
9781852337506
1852337508
Jupiter: and How to Observe It by John W. McAnally
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Springer London Ltd
20071130
218
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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