Measure Solar System Objects and Their Movements for Yourself!

by John D. Clark

Instead of taking somebody's word for it about the basic size and distance statistics for the solar system, this book shows amateur astronomers how to measure these things for themselves. This is an enriching experience for any amateur astronomer - to understand and personally measure some fundamental astronomical quantities and distances. A basic knowledge of geometry is required, but it is amazing how simple the geometry can be. Readers are led...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387895604
• ISBN13: 9780387895604
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 173 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"