Luna Cognita, 3 Teile
A Comprehensive Observer's Handbook of the Known Moon
(Sprache: Englisch)
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This comprehensive three-volume set takes you on an incomparable journey of our closest celestial neighbor. Not since the golden age of 19th-century lunar guidebooks has one author...
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All three volumes sold as a combined set for a one-time purchase!
This comprehensive three-volume set takes you on an incomparable journey of our closest celestial neighbor. Not since the golden age of 19th-century lunar guidebooks has one author managed to cover the Moon in such detail as this all-in-one handbook.
Volume 1 begins with a section on the Moon's place in human history, mythology and lore, before gravitating closer to the Moon itself through scientific sections on the Earth-Moon system, lunar motions and cycles. Following these are technical chapters on how to purchase, use and care for lunar observing and photography equipment. Techniques for observing the Moon (both with the naked eye and optical instruments) are detailed as the reader approaches the Moon's surface on this visual tour-de-force.A close-up exploration of the Moon is the result. The "crater-hop" chapters in Volumes 1 and 2 discuss the physical aspects of the Moon's features,offering brief biographical information on the person for whom the feature is named, as well as how each individual was involved in the development of science and selenography from ancient to modern times. Volume 3 contains a plethora of useful appendices that cover a range of topics, from catalogues of lunar features such as nearside lunar domes to a comprehensive list of publishers and observing organizations.
Luna Cognita goes far beyond any recent work in both breadth and depth of coverage on the Moon. Written in an accessible, engaging manner for readers of all backgrounds and levels of expertise, this handbook is thus an invaluable resource for anybody who looks up at the glowing sphere in the night sky and wants to learn more about the "Known Moon."
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From the Contents: The Moon in Man's History and Lore.- The Earth-Moon System.- General Selenographic Information.- Lunar Observing Equipment.- Photographing the Moon.- General Observing Tips, Observing the Moon with the Naked Eye, and Through Binoculars.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon on Days 1 and 2.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 3.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 4.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 5.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 6.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 7: First Quarter.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 8.
Autoren-Porträt von Robert A. Garfinkle
Robert A. Garfinkle, FRAS is an internationally recognized independent scholar on the history of astronomy and is a highly regarded amateur astronomer. He has been a professional writer for over 31 years. In addition to his two published astronomy books, Mr. Garfinkle has published book reviews, articles, and short stories. He is the author of the international best-selling astronomy book Star-Hopping: Your Visa to Viewing the Universe (CUP, 1994, 1997), a co-author of Advanced Skywatching (The Nature Company; Time-Life Books, 1997), and a contributing author to the Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers (Springer, 2007). Star-Hopping was the Alternate Selection for November 1995 of the Astronomy Book Club. Advanced Skywatching has been republished under different titles as well as having been translated into German and Spanish language editions. Reviews of Advanced Skywatching have praised the star-hopping section of the book, of which Mr. Garfinkle was the primary author.His astronomical writings have also appeared in Astronomy, Sky & Telescope, Selenology, The Journal of the British Astronomical Association, The Journal of the Irish Astronomical Society, The Journal of the Antique Telescope Society, The Observers' Guide, The Observatory, The Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, and Deep Sky Journal. He is the Book Review Editor for The Journal of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. Mr. Garfinkle also serves as the Historian for the Lunar Section of the British Astronomical Association and the success of his astronomical writings lead to Mr. Garfinkle being elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society of London, in 1998.
Mr. Garfinkle is a life member of the California Writers Club (CWC). He is also the co-founder and first President of the new Fremont Area Writers (2008-2010), which is now the eighteenth branch of the California Writers Club. In 2009, Mr. Garfinkle received the prestigious Jack London Award for
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outstanding service to his branch and CWC. In July 2010, Mr. Garfinkle was elected President of CWC. This organization was founded in Oakland, CA in 1909, by Jack London and several of his writing friends. CWC consists of 18 branches and has approximately 1300 members.
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Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Robert A. Garfinkle
- 1680 Seiten, mit farbigen Abbildungen, Maße: 22,2 x 28,8 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Springer, New York
- ISBN-10: 1493916637
- ISBN-13: 9781493916634
- Erscheinungsdatum: 08.02.2020
Sprache:
Englisch
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