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Scientific american the amateur astronomer
Author: SCIENTIFIC
Language: English
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Publication date: 02-2001
288 p. · 22.9x15.2 cm · Paperback
288 p. · 22.9x15.2 cm · Paperback
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For over seventy years, "The Amateur Scientist" column in Scientific American has helped people explore the world and make original discoveries. This collection of both classic and recent articles presents thirty projects for amateur astronomers at all levels. From making a telescope to predicting satellite orbits to detecting the chemical composition of faraway stars, this book has something for everyone interested in practical astronomy. l Something for everyone features challenging but realistic projects for expert astronomer and novice alike l Projects include building home-made telescopes, predicting satellite orbits, and photographing comets l Hands-on astronomers will find how to build inexpensive astronomical instruments using common tools l Scientific American reaches over three million readers globally by subscription and on news-stands
Foreword.
Introduction.
TELESCOPE MAKING.
A Simple Telescope for Beginners.
How to Grind, Polish and Test an Aluminum Telescope Mirror.
The Behavior of the Telescope maker's Pitch.
The Dall Kirkham Telescope.
Principles of Erecting Telescopes.
Powerful Pocket Telescopes.
A Novel Refracting Telescope.
"Off Axis" Reflecting Telescopes.
Steady Telescope Mountings.
Two Amateur Built Radio Telescopes.
THE SUN.
How to Observe and Record Sunspots Safely.
Sun of a Gun.
A Coronagraph to View Solar Prominences.
Two Spectroheliographs for Observe the Solar Disk.
THE EARTH, MOON, AND SATELLITES.
A Pendulum That Detects the Earth's Rotation.
Observing Changes on the Moon.
Curious Amateur Observations of the Moon.
A Pauper's Guide to Measuring Latitude.
Precision Geolocation Using Lunar Occultation.
Sundial Potpourri.
How to Study Artificial Satellites.
Predicting Satellite Orbits.
THE PLANETS, COMETS, AND STARS.
Amateur Observations of Jupiter.
Predicting Planetary Alignments.
Catch a Comet by Its Tail.
A Picture Perfect Comet.
A Device to Simulate Planetary Orbits.
An Astrophysical Laboratory in Your Backyard.
An Ocular Spectroscope.
Monitoring Variable Stars.
Glossary.
Further Reading.
Contact List.
Index.
Introduction.
TELESCOPE MAKING.
A Simple Telescope for Beginners.
How to Grind, Polish and Test an Aluminum Telescope Mirror.
The Behavior of the Telescope maker's Pitch.
The Dall Kirkham Telescope.
Principles of Erecting Telescopes.
Powerful Pocket Telescopes.
A Novel Refracting Telescope.
"Off Axis" Reflecting Telescopes.
Steady Telescope Mountings.
Two Amateur Built Radio Telescopes.
THE SUN.
How to Observe and Record Sunspots Safely.
Sun of a Gun.
A Coronagraph to View Solar Prominences.
Two Spectroheliographs for Observe the Solar Disk.
THE EARTH, MOON, AND SATELLITES.
A Pendulum That Detects the Earth's Rotation.
Observing Changes on the Moon.
Curious Amateur Observations of the Moon.
A Pauper's Guide to Measuring Latitude.
Precision Geolocation Using Lunar Occultation.
Sundial Potpourri.
How to Study Artificial Satellites.
Predicting Satellite Orbits.
THE PLANETS, COMETS, AND STARS.
Amateur Observations of Jupiter.
Predicting Planetary Alignments.
Catch a Comet by Its Tail.
A Picture Perfect Comet.
A Device to Simulate Planetary Orbits.
An Astrophysical Laboratory in Your Backyard.
An Ocular Spectroscope.
Monitoring Variable Stars.
Glossary.
Further Reading.
Contact List.
Index.
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