Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies A New Approach to Observing Deep Space /

• Main Author: Cooke, Antony (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London, 2005.
• Series: Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series,
• Subjects: Popular works.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Popular Science.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series VISUAL ASTRONOMY UNDER DARK SKIES A New Approach to Observing Deep Space Modern astronomical telescopes, along with other advances in technology, have brought the deep sky – star clusters, nebulae and the galaxies – within visual reach of amateur astronomer...

Table of Contents:

• Foreword
• Introduction
• New tools
• The Dark Sky Site
• So, what can we expect to see?- Our Neighbourhood in Space: The Milky Way
• The Great Beyond
• Eyes on the Future
• Appendices
• Recommended equipment manufacturers
• Resources
• Real Time visual astronomy using image intensifiers and data modelling
• StellaCam II Highlights and Description
• Index.