The rainbow sky: an exploration of colors in the solar system and beyond

There are many more astronomical and meteorological phenomena involving colorthan most people are aware of, let alone have observed. Visual double stars with contrasting color are obvious targets for amateur astronomers, but there are many more - everything from colors on the Moon, through colors on the planets and in deep-sky objects, to man-made colors in the night sky. A great deal of these colored phenomena can be seen with the unaided eye, and can be visible in - and imaged with - a modest telescope, but all require preparation, anticipation and planning. The result will be some breathtaking sights, along withsome amazing images. Just browsing through this book will captivate the reader. Some events are familiar but present severe challenges to photograph. Some can be captured only by using previously unfamiliar techniques. And it is almost certain that some will never have been seen before by readers. All the colored objects and phenomena are accessible by using the right techniques, for which Tony Buick provides easy-to-follow instructions. Introduces amateur astronomers (and astro-photographers) to the joys - and ease - of color observing and imaging Includes some basic theory and background, introducing fundamental concepts of light and color Easy-to-read text explains how to photograph astronomical and meteorological colors without expensive equipment - just a camera and telescope are the minimum requirement Beautiful and informative illustrations display the wealth of colored sights and events in the night and day skies INDICE: Foreword.- Preface.- Introduction.- The Origin of Light.- Properties of Stars.- Classification of the Stars.- Spectral Techniques.- Deep Sky Objects.- Solar System Colors.- Colors in Earth's Atmosphere.- Manmade Colors in the Sky.- Star Colors of Fun.- A Few Last Thoughts.- Appendix 1: References.- Appendix 2: Glossary.- Appendix 3: Scientists and Philosophers.- Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-1052-3
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 240
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés