How to Observe the Sun Safely

How to Observe the Sun Safely, Second Edition gives all the basic information and advice the amateur astronomer needs to get started in observing our own ever-fascinating star. Unlike many other astronomical objects, you do not need a large telescope or expensive equipment to observe the Sun. And it...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Macdonald, Lee (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
Edición:2nd ed. 2012.
Colección:The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
Temas:
Astronomy-Observations.
Astronomy.
Astrophysics.
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Our Sun
  • Chapter 2: Equipment for Observing the Sun
  • Chapter 3: What Can We See on the Sun?
  • Chapter 4: Solar Position Measurements
  • Chapter 5: Measuring Solar Activity
  • Chapter 6: Observing the Chromosphere
  • Chapter 7: Imaging the Sun with a Digital Camera
  • Chapter 8: Webcam Imaging and Image Processing
  • Appendix A: Building a Solar Projectin Box
  • Appendix B: Equipment Suppliers
  • Appendix C: Solar Observing Organizations
  • Appendix D: Further Reading
  • Index.

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