Observing Meteors, Comets, Supernovae and Other Transient Phenomena

by Neil Bone

Book Overview

Many books cover permanent astronomical objects, but few consider transient, out-of-the-ordinary astronomical phenomena. This book covers a wide range of topics, from the partly-predictable to the totally unpredictable. At one end: of the scale, it gives advice on the best ways to observe meteors, and at the other end:, it describes the best methods for undertaking painstaking searches for new comets and supernovae. The book also includes material...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0397513917
• ISBN13: 9781852330170
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"