Category Archives: Star-Gazing

3D Spectroscopy in Astronomy (Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics)

Simultaneously storing both spectral and spatial information, 3D spectroscopy offers a new way to tackle astrophysical problems, and opens up new lines of research. Since its inception in the eighties and early nineties, research in this field has grown enormously. … Continue reading

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The Cambridge Double Star Atlas

This magnificent atlas contains the most attractive and interesting double and multiple stars for viewing with binoculars and telescopes. It is a must-have for stargazers who want to explore these fascinating objects. The first modern star atlas devoted to double … Continue reading

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The Science and Art of Using Telescopes (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)

Amateur astronomers have to start somewhere. Most begin by buying a modest astronomical telescope and getting to know the night sky. After a while, many want to move on to the next stage, but this can be problematic. The magazines … Continue reading

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Star Testing Astronomical Telescopes: A Manual for Optical Evaluation and Adjustment

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Starlight: An Introduction to Stellar Physics for Amateurs (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)

This is a book about the physics of stars and starlight. The story of starlight is truly fascinating. Astronomers analyze and interpret the light from stars using photometry and spectroscopy, then inspirational detective work combines with the laws of physics … Continue reading

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The Kerr Spacetime: Rotating Black Holes in General Relativity

Rotating black holes, as described by the Kerr space-time, are the key to understanding the most violent and energetic phenomena in the Universe, from the core collapse of massive supernova explosions producing powerful bursts of gamma rays, to supermassive black … Continue reading

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Internet Tiered Services: Theory, Economics, and Quality of Service (Stopwatch)

This book provides a theoretical framework for reasoning about and pricing Internet tiered services, as well as a practical toolset for network providers to develop customized menus of service offerings. Internet service providers (ISPs) have introduced several forms of a … Continue reading

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New Quests in Stellar Astrophysics II: Ultraviolet Properties of Evolved Stellar Populations (Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings) (Pt. 2)

This book presents an up-to-date collection of reviews and contributed articles in the field of ultraviolet astronomy. Its content has been mainly motivated by the recent access to the rest frame UV light of distant red galaxies, gained through large … Continue reading

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Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars: 250+ Wonderful Sky Objects to See and Explore (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)

Viewing the Constellations with Binocularsis a complete guide to practical astronomy, written for beginners, intermediate-level astronomers, and even people who have not yet turned their gaze to the night sky. The required observing equipment to get the full value from … Continue reading

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The 100 Best Astrophotography Targets: A Monthly Guide for CCD Imaging with Amateur Telescopes (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)

Any amateur astronomer who is interested in astrophotography, particularly if just getting started, needs to know what objects are best for imaging in each month of the year. These are not necessarily the same objects that are the most spectacular … Continue reading

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