Download or read book Stars and Nebulas written by William J. Kaufmann and published by W.H. Freeman. This book was released on 1978 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nebulae written by Ruth Owen and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how nebulae are formed and their different types, with details on some of the well-known nebulae which have been seen through the Hubble Telescope.
Download or read book The Orion Nebula written by C. Robert O'Dell and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2003-10-31 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Orion Nebula is the closest center of massive star formation—a stellar nursery that reproduces the conditions in which our own Sun formed some 4.5 billion years ago. In this book, O’Dell explains what the Nebula is, how it shines, its role in giving birth to stars, and the insights it affords into how common (or rare) planet formation might be.
Download or read book Nebulae and How to Observe Them written by Steven Coe and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-03-14 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an up-to-date detailed description and categorisation of the large range of astronomical objects that fall under the general heading of nebulae, and then instructs the reader in the best ways to successfully observe and record them. Nebulae and How to Observe Them is a comprehensive mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced.
Download or read book An Introduction to Planetary Nebulae written by Jason J. Nishiyama and published by Morgan & Claypool Publishers. This book was released on 2018-05-25 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book we will look at what planetary nebulae are, where they come from and where they go. We will discuss what mechanisms cause these beautiful markers of stellar demise as well as what causes them to form their variety of shapes. How we measure various aspects of planetary nebulae such as what they are made of will also be explored. Though we will give some aspects of planetary nebulae mathematical treatment, the main points should be accessible to people with only a limited background in mathematics. A short glossary of some of the more arcane astronomical terms is at the end of the book to help in understanding. Included at the end of each chapter is an extensive bibliography to the peer reviewed research on these objects and I would encourage the reader interested in an even deeper understanding to read these articles.
Download or read book Useful Star Names written by Thomas Wm Hamilton and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following review appears in The Planetarian, the journal of the International Planetarium Society, December 2011, Vol. 40, No. 4, pages 62-63, written by the book review editor, April Whitt, of the Fernbank Planetarium in Atlanta, GA:Useful Star Names; With Nebulas and other Celestial FeaturesThomas Wm. Hamilton, Strategic Book Group, Durham, Connecticut, 2011, ISBN 978-1-61204-614-3“I wanted to let you know about this volume with the descriptive title in time for stocking your gift shops and book stores for the new year. It is, indeed, full of useful star names. And not just the usual Greek letters or catalog numbers, either.The author introduces the work as derived from “my experience of many years in the planetarium field.” Each of us has pointed out stars and constellations on the dome, in the night sky, or on a star map. We have all told stories of gods and heroes. Some of us have struggled with unfamiliar pronunciations, wondered where a particular story came from, or related the difference between Zubenelgenubi and Zubeneschamali. A few have even won “constellation shoot-out” contests with that.The book is divided into four sections. An alphabetical listing of the 88 constellations and the meanings of their names is first. Second is a list of stars, nebulae and galaxies by constellation, with the accepted scientific designations for the named ones. This is the really useful section: a concise source for catalog listing, spectral class, distance in lightyears, R.A. and Dec., and apparent magnitude.Many of the Chinese names were new to me, and a delight to add to the night sky knowledge (although I will need help with pronunciation).An alphabetical listing of all names, the original language of each, and English translation and pronunciation is third. The last section lists entries from various catalogs cross listed to constellations.Recommend this book to your local astronomy club. Share it with a telescope user-beginner. Purchase a copy for your planetarium library. It really is full of useful star names, and other good information.”
Download or read book Nebulas written by Gregory Vogt and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2001 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the various kinds of nebula, discusses their role in the birth and death of planets, and describes the principal nebulas.
Download or read book Useful Star Names written by Thomas Wm. Hamilton and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Retired astronomy professor Thomas Wm. Hamilton invites you along as he presents a fascinating list of the 88 constellations. Learn the names of the stars, nebulas and galaxies within each, as well as how to find their location in the sky and their brightness."--Back cover.
Download or read book A Supplement to Sir John Herschel s General Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars written by John Louis Emil Dreyer and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stars Planets Nebulae and Black Holes Children s Science Nature written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let’s explore the world beyond our own without jumping into spaceships. This educational book for children contains vibrant images and important messages that aim to encourage the knowledge on stars, planets, nebulae and black holes. If your child suddenly blurts out fun facts about space, then he/she is reading this book right! Grab a copy today.
Download or read book The Origin and Evolution of Planetary Nebulae written by Sun Kwok and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-05-25 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative volume provides a comprehensive review of the origin and evolution of planetary nebulae. It covers all the stages of their evolution, carefully synthesizes observations from across the spectrum, and clearly explains all the key physical processes at work. Particular emphasis is placed on observations from space, using the Hubble Space Telescope, the Infrared Space Observatory, and the ROSAT satellite. This book presents a thoroughly modern understanding of planetary nebulae, integrating developments in stellar physics with the dynamics of nebular evolution. It also describes exciting possibilities such as the use of planetary nebulae in determining the cosmic distance scale, the distribution of dark matter and the chemical evolution of galaxies. This book provides graduate students with an accessible introduction to planetary nebulae, and researchers with an authoritative reference. It can also be used as an advanced text on the physics of the interstellar medium.
Download or read book Photographic Determination of the Positions of Stars and Nebulous Knots in the Region of the Great Nebula of Andromeda written by Julia May Hawkes and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nebulae Star Clusters Galaxies written by Wolfgang Steinicke and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are outside our solar system. They belong to the 'deep sky' and lead the observer to great distances and at the same time the view goes far into the past. The light of the most distant galaxies took billions of years to reach us. No less fascinating is our home galaxy, the Milky Way, offering many bright nebulae and star clusters. The book covers three important topics related to deep-sky objects: history, astrophysics, and observation. When beginners observe an object visually, not knowing anything about it, they will only perceive a faint spot of light - nothing really exciting. So, to get the right 'cosmic' feeling, the view should be enriched with stories about the object's discovery, distance, physical nature, or evolution. Supplied with this kind of information, deep-sky observing becomes a fascinating activity - braving the cold and darkness. Over time, advanced fields such as observation techniques or astrophotography come into play. The book informs the reader about all these topics and offers a comprehensive collection of interesting targets.
Download or read book All about Stars written by Lawrence Jefferies and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answers such questions as "What is a star?", "Why do stars twinkle?", and "How long does a star live?"
Download or read book See It with a Small Telescope written by Will Kalif and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have fun exploring the stars with close-up views of space objects right from your own backyard! Take the mystery and struggle out of discovering new worlds. With hands-on tips, tricks, and instructions, this book allows you to unleash the full power of your small telescope and view amazing space objects right from your own backyard, including: • Saturn’s Rings • Jupiter’s Moons • Apollo 11's Landing Site • Orion Nebula • Andromeda Galaxy • Polaris Double Star • Pegasus Globular Cluster • and much, much more! “An observation guide, mentor, and historical tour all in one.” —Space.com
Download or read book Observing Nebulae written by Martin Griffiths and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book enables anyone with suitable instruments to undertake an examination of nebulae and see or photograph them in detail. Nebulae, ethereal clouds of gas and dust, are among the most beautiful objects to view in the night sky. These star-forming regions are a common target for observers and photographers. Griffiths describes many of the brightest and best nebulae and includes some challenges for the more experienced observer. Readers learn the many interesting astrophysical properties of these clouds, which are an important subject of study in astronomy and astrobiology. Non-mathematical in approach, the text is easily accessible to anyone with an interest in the subject. A special feature is the inclusion of an observational guide to 70 objects personally observed or imaged by the author. The guide also includes photographs of each object for ease of identification along with their celestial coordinates, magnitudes and other pertinent information. Observing Nebulae provides a ready resource to allow anyone with a little experience in astronomy, whether professional or amateur, to locate, identify and record the nebulae in our home galaxy. The author enables the observer to use a telescope and filters to the best advantage to see these celestial wonders, or to couple filters to a CCD camera or digital SLR camera in order to take quality images of celestial objects. By using these techniques it is even possible to make a valid contribution to professional investigations. And the views are unbeatable.
Download or read book A General Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars written by Herschel and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
