Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them (Record no. 110638)

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International Standard Book Number 9781441964397
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Standard number or code 10.1007/978-1-4419-6439-7
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Classification number 520
Edition number 23
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Personal name Dymock, Roger.
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Title Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them
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Extent XIII, 248p. 152 illus., 30 illus. in color.
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Series statement Astronomers' Observing Guides,
International Standard Serial Number 1611-7360
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Formatted contents note Asteroids and Dwarf Planets -- Small (and Not So Small) Solar System Bodies -- Groups and Families -- The Nature of Asteroids and Dwarf Planets -- Origins and Evolution -- Impact? -- Observing Guide -- Observatories -- Visual Observing -- Webcam and DSLR Imaging -- Astrometry Tools and Techniques -- Astrometry Projects -- Lightcurve Photometry Tools and Techniques -- Lightcurve Photometry Projects -- Absolute Magnitude -- Occultations -- On-Line Image Analysis -- A Final Word.
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Summary, etc ASTRONOMERS’ OBSERVING GUIDES provide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We live in a violent universe. The media constantly remind us of the possibility of an object suddenly appearing and hitting Earth. A hit by an asteroid is believed to have spelled the end of the dinosaurs. Such a collision by an object from space could cause another extinction event, if the object were large enough. And such objects are definitely out there. Often called “the vermin of the sky,” asteroids roam our Solar System often unseen. Many have been tracked, and their orbits calculated. But there are still many to be discovered and assessed. Many amateur astronomers are helping in this effort, sometimes even working with professional astronomers, to contribute to our knowledge and avert danger. Some people just enjoying locating these or the dwarf planets, such as Pluto, and then following their paths. Whatever your interest, Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them will help you get started. It will tell you what you are looking at and why you should look. It will also help you learn how to look. This is definitely an area where amateurs can make a difference. Roger Dymock, in clear, engaging language can help you get started right now!
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Physics.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
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Title Springer eBooks
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International Standard Book Number 9781441964380
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Uniform title Astronomers' Observing Guides,
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Uniform Resource Identifier http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6439-7
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