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Category : Comets
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Nebulæ and Comets
Author: The Stars Including an Account of Nebulae, Comets and Meteors
Author: Nebulæ and Comets
Author: New Knowledge of the Earth, Sun, Moon, Planets, Stars, Comets, Nebulae
Author: Chester James LamyPublisher:
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Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
The Wrong-way Comet and Other Mysteries of Our Solar System
Author: Barry EvansPublisher:
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A sampler of 75 easily digestible essays on such popular astronomy-related topics as "Why is the night sky dark?" "How likely is it that meteors really killed the dinosaurs?" and "Did Halley's Comet originate outside the solar system?" Aimed at the casual science reader, this eclectic, highly readable volume includes a helpful glossary and an index.
Physical Studies of Distant Comets; Morphologies of Planetary Nebulae
Author: David E. JewittPublisher:
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Category : Comets
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everyday Astronomy
Author: Jon KirkwoodPublisher: Copper Beach Books
ISBN: 9780761308652
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Explores the world of astronomy, discussing planets, stars, meteors, comets, galaxies, and more.
Elements of Astronomy
Author: John DavisPublisher:
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Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Messier's Nebulae and Star Clusters
Author: Kenneth Glyn JonesPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521370790
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Charles Messier's catalog of nebulae and star clusters, published in 1784, marked the start of a new era of deep-sky astronomy. Today, this tradition of observing galaxies and clusters is kept alive by dedicated amateur astronomers. Nearly all the objects are visible in a small telescope, and many, such as the Crab Nebula and the Andromeda galaxy, are among the most fascinating objects in the universe. Kenneth Glyn Jones has revised his definitive version of Messier's catalog. His own observations and drawings, together with maps and diagrams, make this a valuable introduction to deep-sky observing. Historical and astrophysical notes bring the science of these nebulae right up to date. This is a unique handbook, unlikely ever to be equaled in its completeness and importance to the telescope owner.
Deep Sky Objects
Author: David H. LevyPublisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 1615925570
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Veteran comet hunter and eloquent popular astronomy writer David H. Levy takes amateur sky-watchers on a fascinating journey into deep space in this enthusiastic and informative survey of the many far distant yet observable objects in the night sky. Light years beyond our solar system, deep sky objects include such intriguing phenomena as double and triple stars, nebulae, galaxies, and quasars. Designed to be accessible for even beginners, Levy''s clear, elegant descriptions will guide astronomy buffs in any hemisphere and locale (light-polluted cities as well as dark countryside) to the wonders of our enormous universe. As the discoverer or codiscoverer of twenty-one comets, including the famous Shoemaker-Levy 9 that crashed into Jupiter in 1994, Levy has devoted many decades of experience to observing the night sky. Over the years he has located over 300 deep sky objects, of which more than 100 "best and brightest" are featured in this book. Levy offers a physical description and a discussion of each object''s history and beauty, as well as a star atlas to aid in finding the objects. Proceeding from objects closest to our solar system to those farthest away, Levy gives readers an awe-inspiring glimpse into the structure of the cosmos. Complete with both color and black-and-white photos, plus many helpful illustrations, Deep Sky Objects is the ideal guide to the wonders of the universe for both experienced and novice star gazers.