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""Compendium of Practical Astronomy"" is a revised and enlarged English version of the fourth edition of G. Roth's handbook for stargazers. In three volumes 28 carefully edited articles, aimed especially at amateur astronomers and students and teachers of astronomy in high schools and colleges, cover the length and breadth of practical astronomy. Volume I contains information on modern instrumentation and reduction techniques, including spherical astronomy, error estimations, telescope mountings, astro-photography, and more. Volume 2 covers the planetary system, with contributions on artificial satellites, comets, the polar aurorae, and the effects of the atmosphere on observational data. Volume 3 is devoted to stellar objects, variable stars and binary stars in particular. An introduction to the astronomical literature and a comprehensive chapter on astronomy education and instructional aids should make the Compendium a useful complement to any college library, in addition to its being interesting reading for all practical astronomers.

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Author:   Günter D. Roth ,  H.J. Augensen ,  H.J. Augensen ,  W.D. Heintz
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.720kg
ISBN:  

9783540548850

ISBN 10:   3540548858
Pages:   362
Publication Date:   07 October 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

of Volume 2.- 13 The Sun.- 13.1 Introduction.- 13.2 Observations of the Sun.- 13.3 Sunspots.- 13.4 Photospheric Faculae.- 13.5 Chromospheric Faculae.- 13.6 Prominences and Filaments.- 13.7 Flares.- 13.8 Other Chromospheric Phenomena.- 13.9 Position Measurements of Solar Phenomena.- 13.10 Solar Photography.- 13.11 Conclusion.- References.- 14 Observations of Total Solar Eclipses.- 14.1 Photography of the Solar Corona.- 14.2 Special Astronomical Programs.- 14.3 Special Terrestrial Programs.- 14.4 The Observing Station.- References.- 15 The Moon.- 15.1 Problems and Ideas for Lunar Observations.- 15.2 Conditions of Visibility.- 15.3 Lunar Formations.- 15.4 Observational Projects.- References.- 16 Lunar Eclipses.- 16.1 Introduction.- 16.2 The Origin and Frequency of Lunar Eclipses.- 16.3 Theory and Prediction of Lunar Eclipses.- 16.4 Enlargement of the Earth’s Shadow.- 16.5 Photometry of Lunar Eclipses.- 16.6 Scientific Conclusions from Photometric and Astrometric Results.- References.- 17 Occultations of Stars by the Moon.- 17.1 The Moon as an Astronomical Clock.- 17.2 Predictions.- 17.3 Timing of the Contacts.- 17.4 Grazing Occultations.- 17.5 Occultations of Planets.- 17.6 Photoelectric Registration.- References.- 18 Artificial Earth Satellites.- 18.1 Introduction.- 18.2 Satellite Orbits.- 18.3 Conditions of Visibility.- 18.4 Optical Observations.- 18.5 Professional Observing Techniques.- References.- 19 Observations of the Planets.- 19.1 The Purpose of and Tasks for Planetary Observations.- 19.2 Observing Equipment.- 19.3 Visibility of the Planets.- 19.4 The Representation of Planetary Observations.- 19.5 The Planets.- References.- 20 Comets.- 20.1 The Nature of Comets.- 20.2 Searching for Comets.- 20.3 Determining the Positions.- 20.4 Studies of Structure.- 20.5Special Techniques.- References.- 21 Meteors and Bolides.- 21.1 General Information on Meteors.- 21.2 Methods of Meteor Observation.- 21.3 Special Aspects of Observations.- 21.4 Orbit Determinations of Meteoroids.- References.- 22 Noctilucent Clouds, Polar Aurorae, and the Zodiacal Light.- 22.1 Noctilucent Clouds.- 22.2 Aurorae.- 22.3 The Zodiacal Light.- References.- 23 The Terrestrial Atmosphere and its Effects on Astronomical Observations.- 23.1 General Remarks on the Atmosphere.- 23.2 Weather-Dependent Phenomena.- 23.3 Permanent Atmospheric Phenomena.- 23.4 Site Selection for Astronomical Observations.- References.- Supplemental Reading List for Vol.2.

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