Astronomer's Computer Companion, w. CD-ROM - Explore the Universe with Your Personal Computer

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The Astronomer's Computer Companion, written by a professional and an avid amateur astronomer, is a complete introduction to contemporary astronomy and a guide to the best software, web sites, and other computer resources for astronomers. Whether you have only a passing interest in astronomy or you spend every evening on a mountain top, you'll find something exciting in The Astronomer's Computer Companion. You'll learn: What software to use to track the movement of planets, asteroids, satellites, and other celestial bodies-even how to keep a log of your sightings, generate star charts, calculate exposures for astronomical photographs, and more
How to use the Internet to access high-powered remote telescopes for personal research projects
Where on the Internet to find up-to-the-minute astronomy news or view the latest images
How to use the Internet to share discoveries with astronomers around the world through newsgroups and chat rooms
Where on the Internet to find answers to your astronomy questions quickly

Product details

• Authors: Jeff Foust, Ron Lafon
• Publisher: No Starch Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2000
• EAN: 9781886411227
• ISBN: 978-1-886411-22-7
• No. of pages: 496
• Weight: 792 g
• Illustrations: w. figs.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Software s.a. Einzelprogramme, Astronomie, Internetführer, On-Line-Führer (div.)*, Software s.a. Einzelprogramme : Lexikon, Nachschlagewerk