Basics and practice for amateur astronomers
Astronomy is considered the oldest science – and one of the most exciting hobbies. This handbook summarises the extensive knowledge available today: its contents range from the formation of stars to their demise, from our solar system to the findings of cosmology. The result is a detailed overview of the knowledge that astronomy offers today – prepared for stargazers and those who want to become one.
This work is one of the most comprehensive compendiums on astronomy available. It provides basic knowledge about the sun, moon and stars with scientific accuracy, without overwhelming the reader with too much detail. The numerous graphics and illustrations make it easy to understand the connections. Practical tips and surfing tips go beyond the printed book and give the user a unique perspective on our cosmos and what we know about it today.
Table of contents:
- Space and time
- Optical instruments
- Observation methods
- Planetary systems
- Stars
- Sun
- Star systems, variable and peculiar stars
- Final stages of star evolution
- Milky Way and galactic objects
- Galaxies
- Cosmology
The book comes with a DVD for Windows, Mac and Linux, which contains interesting films, documents and programmes on astronomy.
