Observing our Solar System - A beginner's guide

In a few short generations, scientists have taken us from wondering about the nature of the Solar System to exploring every corner of it with advanced robotic probes, and inexpensive but powerful telescopes have become ubiquitous, allowing all of us to follow in the footsteps of Galileo as explorers. In this guide, you will learn how the Solar System came to be understood - from ancient theories of its mechanics to the modern age of remote sensing, We''ll then look at the significant targets for amateur astronomers - the Moon, Sun and planets - to see how they can be explored by eye and with telescopes. We''ll discuss some of the more obscure but fascinating worlds, including asteroids and dwarf planets, and dazzling special events, such as meteor showers, conjunctions, occultations and eclipses.

Product details

• Authors: Collins Astronomy, Tom Kerss, Kerss Tom, Royal Observatory Greenwich
• Publisher: Collins Reference
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9780008532611
• ISBN: 978-0-00-853261-1
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm x 8 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; REFERENCE / Yearbooks & Annuals, Astrophysics, space exploration, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Astronomy, PHOTOGRAPHY / Astrophotography, Space Science, Cosmology & the universe, Space, planets & extraterrestrial locations, Popular astronomy & space, Theoretical & mathematical astronomy, Solar system: the Sun & planets, Solar system: the Sun and planets, SCIENCE / Space Science / General, The Earth: Natural History General, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods, Astronomical charts & atlases, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy