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- catalog abstract "The Sun is the closest star to Earth, and the only one we can observe in any sort of detail. As such it is a fascinating field of study, and one that is well-suited to amateur astronomers - the Sun is close enough to need little magnification. It also has the practical advantage, unlike every other astronomical object, of being visible in the daytime! During solar eclipses, there are momentary chances to observe and photograph some spectacular and scientifcally interesting sights. Studying the Sun nonetheless needs specialist knowledge. Safety is paramount, as without the right precautions the heat and light of the Sun would instantly blind the observer. But given the right techniques, the Sun is a rewarding subject for amateur astronomers: in this book, Professor Chris Kitchin provides all the information needed for safe solar observing.".
- catalog contributor b12032489.
- catalog coverage "Sun Amateurs' manuals.".
- catalog coverage "Sun Observers' manuals.".
- catalog created "c2002.".
- catalog date "2002".
- catalog date "c2002.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2002.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-206) and index.".
- catalog description "Preface -- Acknowledgements -- The alert symbol: Warning -- 1. The Sun - What to See and Why -- 2. General Telescopic Observing Methods -- 3. White Light Observing -- 4. Recording Your Observations -- 5. Observing Programmes -- 6. Unaided Observations -- 7. Eclipses -- 8. Specialist Instruments -- 9. Radio Telescopes -- 10. The Limits of Solar Observation -- Solar Image Gallery -- Appendix 1 - Bibliography -- Appendix 2 - Equipment Suppliers -- Appendix 3 - Web Sites Relating to The Sun.".
- catalog description "The Sun is the closest star to Earth, and the only one we can observe in any sort of detail. As such it is a fascinating field of study, and one that is well-suited to amateur astronomers - the Sun is close enough to need little magnification. It also has the practical advantage, unlike every other astronomical object, of being visible in the daytime! During solar eclipses, there are momentary chances to observe and photograph some spectacular and scientifcally interesting sights. Studying the Sun nonetheless needs specialist knowledge. Safety is paramount, as without the right precautions the heat and light of the Sun would instantly blind the observer. But given the right techniques, the Sun is a rewarding subject for amateur astronomers: in this book, Professor Chris Kitchin provides all the information needed for safe solar observing.".
- catalog extent "xxi, 218 p. :".
- catalog identifier "185233035X (acid-free paper)".
- catalog isPartOf "Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series, 1431-9756".
- catalog issued "2002".
- catalog issued "c2002.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "London ; New York : Springer,".
- catalog spatial "Sun Amateurs' manuals.".
- catalog spatial "Sun Observers' manuals.".
- catalog subject "523.7 21".
- catalog subject "Physics.".
- catalog subject "QB521 .K65 2002".
- catalog tableOfContents "Preface -- Acknowledgements -- The alert symbol: Warning -- 1. The Sun - What to See and Why -- 2. General Telescopic Observing Methods -- 3. White Light Observing -- 4. Recording Your Observations -- 5. Observing Programmes -- 6. Unaided Observations -- 7. Eclipses -- 8. Specialist Instruments -- 9. Radio Telescopes -- 10. The Limits of Solar Observation -- Solar Image Gallery -- Appendix 1 - Bibliography -- Appendix 2 - Equipment Suppliers -- Appendix 3 - Web Sites Relating to The Sun.".
- catalog title "Solar observing techniques / Chris Kitchin.".
- catalog type "Handbooks, manuals, etc. fast".
- catalog type "text".