Jupiter and How to Observe It

• Main Author: McAnally, John W. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London, 2008.
• Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides,
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Planetology.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Earth Sciences.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Popular Science in Astronomy.

Jupiter is one of the most spectacular observing targets for amateur astronomers. There are various books about observing the planets, and several about Jupiter itself, but this is the only book to deal with the giant planet - its formation, structure, and incredible physics - as well as with the pr...

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.