Observing the Moon
1st Edition
Published on 21. August 2000
Book
Mixed media product
X, 182 pages
978-1-85233-193-1 (ISBN)
Description
Written by Peter Wlasuk, an astronomer at the Florida International University, Observing the Moon is a definitive work. An invaluable reference book for anyone seriously interested in the Moon and its geology, it is also a perfect companion for practical amateur astronomers. Detailed and extensively illustrated chapters catalog most of the interesting lunar features visible in modest telescopes. They are preceded by a crash course in modern lunar geology and followed by chapters on photographic and CCD imaging, drawing and lunar topography. A CD-ROM accompanies the book and contains a gallery of lunar images.
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Series
Edition
1., 2000
Language
English
Place of publication
England
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Popular/general
Illustrations
X, 182 p. With CD-ROM., 408 s/w Abbildungen
86 black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 193 mm
Weight
760 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85233-193-1 (9781852331931)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4471-0483-4
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Content
Introduction to the Moon.- The Basic Kinds of Lunar Formation.- A Crash Course in Lunar Geology.- Lunar Features - Northeast Quadrant.- Lunar Features - Southeast Quadrant.- Lunar Features - Northwest Quadrant.- Lunar Features - Southwest Quadrant.- Introduction to Observing the Moon.- Drawing Lunar Features.- Lunar Topographic Studies.- Lunar Eclipses and Occultations.- Imaging the Moon.- Glossary.- Further Reading.- CD-ROM.