Star Clusters and How to Observe Them

Star clusters are among the most spectacular objects for amateur astronomers to observe and image. They represent the beginning, the present and the future of the universe, from sparse open clusters containing only a dozen stars, to giant globular clusters, each replete with a million suns. Part one...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Allison, Mark (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2006.
Edición:1st ed. 2006.
Colección:Astronomers' Observing Guides,
Temas:
Astronomy.
Astronomy-Observations.
Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences.
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Star Cluster Science
  • Stars: The Ingredients of Star Clusters
  • The Milky Way: Home to Star Clusters
  • Open Clusters
  • Globular Clusters
  • Stellar Associations
  • Asterisms
  • Extragalactic Clusters
  • Cluster Remnants
  • Misfits and "Nonexistent" Clusters
  • Observing Star Clusters
  • Instruments
  • Equipment and Accessories
  • Observation Planning and Resources
  • Observing Guide and Techniques
  • Imaging and Recording Objects
  • Comprehensive Observing List
  • Catalogues and Cluster Data
  • Postscript.

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