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Observing the Moon : The Modern Astronomer's Guide by Gerald North is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Observing the Moon : The Modern Astronomer's Guide about?
What do scientists know about the Moon? What are some of the mysteries that remain to be solved? Written by an experienced and well-known lunar expert, this is a "hands-on" primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon. Whether you are a novice or already experienced in practical astronomy, you will find plenty in this book to help "raise your game" to the next level and beyond. Gerald North shares extensive practical advice and his sophisticated background knowledge of the Moon and of lunar observation. He covers the selection and construction of equipment and optimizing of existing equipment for such projects as drawing, photographing and CCD imaging of the Moon, together with analysis and computer processing images, and many other practical topics. Observing the Moon will allow both amateur and seasoned astronomers alike to immerse themselves in contemporary efforts to solve the lunar mysteries, as well as to enjoy more fully our Moon in all its magnificence.
Who reads Observing the Moon : The Modern Astronomer's Guide?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Gerald North
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
- Published
- 2002
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780511016738
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Science, Mathematics, Astronomy
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