Moore The Data Book of Astronomy

Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4200-3344-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 340 Seiten

The Data Book of Astronomy is a one-stop reference for astronomers at all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced observers. Filled with data about the Earth, Moon, the planets, the stars, our Galaxy, and the myriad galaxies in deep space, it also reveals the latest scientific discoveries about black holes, quasars, and the origins of the Universe.

Written by a premier astronomy expert, this book begins with a discussion of the Sun, from sunspots to solar eclipses. It then features over 100 tables on characteristics of the Moon, and the names, positions, sizes, and other key descriptors of all the planets and their satellites. The book tabulates solar and lunar eclipse, comets, close-approach asteroids, and significant meteor showers dates. Twenty-four maps show the surface features of the planets and their moons. The author then looks to the stars, their distances and movements, and their detailed classification and evolution. Forty-eight star charts cover both northern and southern hemispheres, enabling you to track down and name the main stars in all the constellations.

The maps are supported by detailed tables of the names, positions, magnitudes, and spectra of the main stars in each constellation, along with key data on galaxies, nebulae, and clusters. There is a useful catalogue of the world's great telescopes and observatories, a history of astronomy and of space research, and biographies of 250 astronomers who have been most influential in developing the current understanding of the subject.

Zielgruppe

Amateur and professional astronomers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Moore, Patrick

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Solar System
The Sun
The Moon
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
The minor planets
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Pluto
Comets
Meteors
Meteorites
Glows and atmospheric effects

The Stars
Distances and movements
Classification
Evolution
Double stars
Variable stars
Galactic supernovae
Star clusters and nebulae
Galaxies
BL Lacertae objects
The evolution of the universe
Some astronomical nicknames
The constellations

The Star Catalogue

Telescopes and Observatories

The History of Astronomy

Astronomers

Glossary

Index