Of all the many things we can look at in the night sky, the Moon is one of the richest in its ever-changing detail, as changes in light and shadow daily transform what you can see of every feature. Whether you use binoculars, a smalltelescope or a large one,you will find the Moon offers new horizons rich in exploration opportunities. Moonwalk with Your Eyes guides the reader quickly through lunar basics: how to determine the lunar day and what lunar terminology you might encounter here and in other books. From there you’ll be taken on a guided visual journey that encompasses what can be seen at any given time for all levels of observers. Moonwalk with Your Eyes features high-quality annotated photographs and solid background information to help the reader understand many lunar phenomena. Here is a guide that allows those who simply gaze at the Moon to find a deeper appreciation of it; for those who use binoculars and small telescopes, this is a comprehensive guide to identifying what can be seen; and advanced observers will be challenged with a rare quality look at areas ofthe Moon that are not covered by other lunar guide books." Includes 'crater hopping' instructions and maps to locate lunar features, even some that are notincluded in today's computer-controlled telescope databases Identifies for viewers of all levels what can be observed using a range of different sized telescopes and binoculars Contains challenging features not found in other lunar observing books that will appeal even to veteran lunar observers Book will be high contrast and as readable as possible in the field under low lighting Givesclear and concise information for first time binocular and telescope users INDICE: Getting Started: Your Equipment and What to Use.- Determining the Lunar Day: When and Where to Look.- Lunar Days 1-28: Your Guide to Finding Lunar Features and their Science and History.- Special Lunar Events, Lunar Transient Phenomena and Viewing During the Day.- Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-0645-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 220
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés