Artificial Satellites and How to Observe Them

by Richard Schmude Jr.

Every amateur astronomer - and many non-astronomers - will be familiar with seeing a "star" that shows that characteristic steady slide across the starry background of the sky. Artificial satellites can be seen any night, and some as bright as the planets. But how many of us can identify which satellites or spent launch vehicle casing we are seeing?

Artificial Satellites and How to Observe Them describes all the different satellites...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461439140
• ISBN13: 9781461439141
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 9.2"