Home>Products>Levy's>David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky by David Levy Paperback Book (English)
David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky by David Levy Paperback Book (English)
- Books
- follow your demand
- Negotiation
- $58.81
- paypal,UnionPay, Visa/MasterCard, Amex, Discover,T/T
- Miss Lin2020-07-10 09:46:19
Welcome to my shop! Glad to serve you! Please send your question!
Product Details
Condition: | Brand New | Format: | Paperback | ISBN-13: | 9780521797535 |
Language: | English | ISBN: | 9780521797535 | EAN: | 9780521797535 |
Product Description
David Levys Guide to the Night Sky
by David Levy
If, as Immanuel Kant once said, we are guided by the starry sky above and the moral law within, then, thanks to David Levy, we can now conceptualize Kant's adage at least half-way. David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky is designed to satisfy observers who have just become interested in the sky and want to navigate their way around it. By stirring the imagination and putting observation in a framework of personal adventure, Levy explains how to discover the Moon, planets, comets, meteors, and distant galaxies through a small telescope. Fully updated, the new edition includes: A new section on the computer-controlled telescopes and how to use this new technology; One new chapter on how charge-coupled devices (CCDs) have revolutionized the art of astronomical observation An explanation of how a new variable star is discovered and studied, based on Levy's personal experience Levy explores topics as diverse as the features of the Moon from night to night; how to observe constellations from both urban and rural observation sites; how best to view the stars, nebulae, and galaxies; and how to map the sky. David H. Levy is one of the world's foremost amateur astronomers. He has discovered seventeen comets, seven using a telescope in his own backyard, and had a minor planet, Asteroid 3673 Levy, named in his honor. As a respected astronomer, he is best known for being the co-discoverer of the famous Shoemaker-Levy9 comet in 1994. Levy is frequently interviewed by the media and succeeded Carl Sagan as science columnist for Parade magazine. He has written and contributed to a number of books, most recently The Scientific American Book of the Cosmos (St. Martin's, 2000), AdvancedSkywatching (Time Life, 2000), and Deep-Sky Companions (Cambridge, 2000).
FORMATPaperback LANGUAGE
English CONDITION
Brand New
Publisher Description
If, as Immanuel Kant once said, we are guided by the starry sky above and the moral law within, then, thanks to David Levy, we can now conceptualize Kant's adage at least half-way. David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky is designed to satisfy observers who have just become interested in the sky and want to navigate their way around it. By stirring the imagination and putting observation in a framework of personal adventure, Levy explains how to discover the Moon, planets, comets, meteors, and distant galaxies through a small telescope. Fully updated, the new edition includes: A new section on the computer-controlled telescopes and how to use this new technology; One new chapter on how charge-coupled devices (CCDs) have revolutionized the art of astronomical observation An explanation of how a new variable star is discovered and studied, based on Levy's personal experience Levy explores topics as diverse as the features of the Moon from night to night; how to observe constellations from both urban and rural observation sites; how best to view the stars, nebulae, and galaxies; and how to map the sky. David H. Levy is one of the world's foremost amateur astronomers.
He has discovered seventeen comets, seven using a telescope in his own backyard, and had a minor planet, Asteroid 3673 Levy, named in his honor. As a respected astronomer, he is best known for being the co-discoverer of the famous Shoemaker-Levy9 comet in 1994. Levy is frequently interviewed by the media and succeeded Carl Sagan as science columnist for Parade magazine. He has written and contributed to a number of books, most recently The Scientific American Book of the Cosmos (St. Martin's, 2000), Advanced Skywatching (Time Life, 2000), and Deep-Sky Companions (Cambridge, 2000).
An introductory guide book for novice astronomers with small telescopes. 80 half-tones, 36 line illus.
Author BiographyDavid H. Levy, the science columnist for PARADE magazine, who took over Carl Sagan's post, is one of the world's foremost astronomers and a contributor to ASTRONOMY magazine. He has discovered 22 comets, including Shoemaker-Levy 9, which collided with Jupiter and made news around the world. In this easily understood book, he takes the armchair reader around the cosmos, introducing the major subjects studied by astronomy students in a manner non-students, and ageing ex-students can understand. Accompanied by b/w illustrations and a color section of important discoveries and maps, this book is t
Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Getting Started: 1. First night out; 2. Without a telescope; 3. Meteors; 4. Choosing a telescope; 5. Telescopes, advanced; 6. Recording your observations; Part II. Moon, Sun and Planets: 7. The moon; 8. Moon II: advanced observations; 9. The sun; 10. Jupiter; 11. Saturn; 12. Mars; 13. Five planets worth watching; Part III. Minor Bodies: 14. Asteroids; 15. Comets; Part IV. Deep Sky: 16. Double stars; 17. Variable stars; 18. TV corvi: a variable star adventure; 19. The deep sky; 20. Messier hunting; 21. The sky on film; 22. The electronic revolution, part I: CCDs; 23. The electronic revolution, part II: astrometry; Part V. Special Events: 24. Solar eclipses; 25. Lunar eclipses and occulations; Part Vi. A Miscellany: 26. Passing the torch; 27. The poet's sky; 28. My favorite objects; Appendix: resources; Index.
Review'... a very good read and is certainly value for money.' Peter Mata, Spaceflight 'I would unhesitatingly recommend it to the novice astronomer starting out, or the advanced observer in need of some gentle encouragement.' Neil English, Astronomy Now '... essential reading when preparing for a night under the stars ... a book which should find a place on every astronomer's shelf, and in every astronomer's heart.' Astronomy & Space
Details ISBN0521797535 Short Title DAVID LEVYS GT THE NIGHT SKY 2 Pages 368 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0521797535 ISBN-13 9780521797535 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 523 Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-11-30 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Author David Levy Replaces 9780521459587 Residence US Dimensions174mm x 20mm x 241mmWeve got this
At The Nile, if youre looking for it, weve got it.
With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - youre bound to find what you want, at a price youll love!
30 DAY RETURN POLICY
No questions asked, 30 day returns!
FREE DELIVERY
No matter where you are in Australia, delivery is free.
SECURE PAYMENT
Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection
TO RECEIVE SPECIAL OFFERS AND UPDATES TheNile_Item_ID:577521;
Contact Us
- Custom Guitar Builder
- Email[email protected]
- AddressShan Dong Province Weifang City
- Phone(Working Time)86-13305315989
- WhatsApp+86 15512111291
Related News
Discovering the Unique Features of Martin Short Scale Acoustic Guitars |
A Piece of History: The 1946 Martin Guitar |
Elevate Your Music with a Classic: Martin 28V HD Acoustic Guitar |
Product Categories
- Charvel
- Supro
- Bugera
- JHS
- Ernie Ball Music Man
- Celestion
- SKB
- Gibson Accessories
- On-Stage Stands
- Eventide
- Two Notes
- Planet Waves
- D'Addario
- Bogner
- Kala
- MONO
- LR Baggs
- Xotic
- Ernie Ball
- Rivera
- Fulltone
- Zoom
- Levy's
- RJM Music
- Positive Grid
- Traveler Guitar
- Hercules Stands
- Eminence
- Radial
- BluGuitar
- Behringer
- ISP Technologies
- MusicNomad
New Products
- Faye Levy's International Jewish Cookbook: Over 250 new and traditiona-ExLibrary
- Faye Levy's International Vegetable Cookbook: Over 300 Sensational Recipes from
- Faye Levy's International Jewish Cookbook: Over 250 new and traditiona-ExLibrary
- Faye Levy's International Chicken Cookbook Levy, Faye Hardcover
- David Levy's Guide to Observing and Discovering Comets by David Levy Paperback B
Top Products
Martin HD35 |