Galaxies and How to Observe Them

by Wolfgang Steinicke and Richard Jakiel

Book Overview

This book is a unique work satisfying the need for a modern, comprehensive review of all major aspects of galaxy observation. The book combines the physical background on the nature and data of galaxies, the relevant instrumentation and viewing techniques, and finally the targets and their individual appearance in telescopes of various apertures. This is the only book to specialize on visual observation of galaxies and by expertly addressing the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852337524
• ISBN13: 9781852337520
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 9.3"