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Visual Astronomy in the Suburbs: A Guide to Spectacular Viewing (2003)

Visual Astronomy in the Suburbs

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"Visual Astronomy in the Suburbs" by Antony Cooke is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

The only practical guide to observing truly spectacular astronomical objects from less than perfect locations. The only book to deal in depth with the application of image intensifiers to real-time astronomy. Gives advice on viewing objects, and on making realistic images by drawing or video. Includes extensive catalogs of spectacular objects that can be seen from suburban sites in both hemispheres.

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Best For: Astronomy enthusiasts observing from suburban locations
Focus: Practical guidance on viewing and imaging spectacular astronomical objects using image intensifiers
Covers: Techniques for real-time astronomy, advice on drawing and video imaging, catalogs of objects visible from suburban sites in both hemispheres
Why It Matters: Provides specialized methods and object lists tailored for less than ideal observing conditions, enabling meaningful astronomical observation outside dark sky areas

"Visual Astronomy in the Suburbs" by Antony Cooke is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Antony Cooke

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

The only practical guide to observing truly spectacular astronomical objects from less than perfect locations. The only book to deal in depth with the application of image intensifiers to real-time astronomy. Gives advice on viewing objects, and on making realistic images by drawing or video. Includes extensive catalogs of spectacular objects that can be seen from suburban sites in both hemispheres.

AuthorAntony Cooke
PublisherSpringer Science & Business Media
Published2003-09-15
ISBN-139781852337070
BindingPaperback
Pages268
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy
SeriesPatrick Moore Practical Astronomy

Format: Paperback

Length: 268 pages

Language: English

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