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for both the beginner and the college observatory student, this illustrated guide provides everything the amateur astronomer needs to put real scientific meaning into the observation of celestial objects...
Inside you'll find more than a dozen research projects suited to the amateur with modest equipment, plus a list of practical research data and the names and addresses of instituitions that can use the information supplied by amateur astronomers.
Projects include:
- Searching for comets
- Studying the rotational rate of Jupiter
- Studying the meteorology of Mars
- The search fo extragalactic supernovae
- Astronomical photography
- and more...
Particularly noteworthy is his detailed presentation of each of the 57 most spectacular meteor showers observable during the year, including descriptions of their appearance, where and when to look as well as interesting historical anecdotes for most of them.
CONDITION: Soft cover, used with moderate wear, comes with a Philips' Planisphere chart - used as well.
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