Observing the Moon
Observing the Moon
Written by an experienced and well-known lunar observer, this is a hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon. Whether you are a novice or are already experienced in practical astronomy, you will find plenty in this book to help you raise your game to the next level and beyond. In this thoroughly updated second edition, the author provides extensive practical advice and sophisticated background knowledge of the Moon and of lunar observation. It incorporates the latest developments in lunar imaging techniques, including digital photography, CCD imaging and webcam observing, and essential advice on collimating all common types of telescope. Learn what scientists have discovered about our Moon, and what mysteries remain still to be solved. Find out how you can take part in the efforts to solve these mysteries, as well as enjoying the Moon's spectacular magnificence for yourself!
- Fully updated to take account of the latest imaging techniques, such as webcam observing
- Written by one of the most experienced and well-regarded lunar observers in the world
- 'Hands-on' approach - contains valuable practical advice on observing techniques and how to get the most from your telescope
Reviews & endorsements
"He covers just about everything you need to get started including equipment, imaging, image manipulation, and more. It talks about what has been discovered and even more importantly it talks about lunar mysteries that remain still to be solved. It just might be enough to make one take the telescope out of the closet and embark on a lifetime of study." - Publisher Review, Books-On-Line
"...this book is a good friendly way to introduce amateurs to lunar observing..." --Journal of the British Astronomical Association
"Gerald North, an accomplished lunar scholar...is the author, or coauthor, of a number of texts on advanced amateur astronomy and observing techniques...This book is well produced and is a very useful, practical reference guide for the lunar observer, whether beginner or advanced. This delightful volume should inspire a new generation to the study of the Moon, Earth’s long term companion in space." - John McFarland, Contemporary Physics, June 2013
Product details
August 2014Paperback
9781107688711
419 pages
245 × 188 × 20 mm
0.94kg
Unavailable - out of print March 2017
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1. 'Magnificent desolation'
- 2. The moon through the looking glass
- 3. Telescopes and drawing boards
- 4. The Moon in camera
- 5. Stacking up the Moon
- 6. The physical Moon
- 7. Lunarware
- 8. 'A to Z' of selected lunar landscapes
- 9. TLP or not TLP?
- Appendix 1. Telescope collimation
- Appendix 2. Field-testing a telescope's optics
- Appendix 3. Polar alignment
- Index.
