Star Clusters and How to Observe Them

TRAMA

Astronomy enthusiasts will all appreciate the detailed yet easily-assimilated description of star clusters, how they were formed as our Milky Way galaxy, how they evolved, and how they are classified. The latest research has revealed a vast amount of fascinating information about the clusters, along with some spectacular photographs. Modern commercially-made telescopes enable amateur astronomers to see a surprising amount of detail, and to record – using CCD cameras, video, webcams or even film – some remarkably beautiful and detailed images. Contained here also is detailed information on using refractors, reflectors, and, of course, Meade and Celestron’s ubiquitous range of computer-controlled SCT telescopes.

SOMMARIO

Star Cluster Science.- Stars: The Ingredients of Star Clusters.- The Milky Way: Home to Star Clusters.- Open Clusters.- Globular Clusters.- Stellar Associations.- Asterisms.- Extragalactic Clusters.- Cluster Remnants.- Misfits and “Nonexistent” Clusters.- Observing Star Clusters.- Instruments.- Equipment and Accessories.- Observation Planning and Resources.- Observing Guide and Techniques.- Imaging and Recording Objects.- Comprehensive Observing List.- Catalogues and Cluster Data.- Postscript.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781846281907
• Collana: Astronomers' Observing Guides
• Dimensioni: 254 x 178 mm
• Formato: Brossura
• Illustration Notes: XII, 212 p. 110 illus.
• Pagine Arabe: 212
• Pagine Romane: xii