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Deep-Sky Video Astronomyby Steve Massey; Steven Quirk
Springer 2009; US$ 34.95A guide to using modern integrating video cameras for deep-sky viewing and imaging with the kinds of modest telescopes available commercially to amateur astronomers. It includes an introduction and a brief history of the technology and camera types. It examines the pros and cons of this unrefrigerated yet highly efficient technology. more...
Astronomy Through The Agesby Sir Robert Wilson
CRC Press 1997; US$ 49.95From an historical perspective, this text presents an entirely non-mathematical introduction to astronomy from the first endeavours of the ancients to the current developments in research enabled by cutting edge technological advances. more...
The History of Astronomyby Michael Hoskin
Oxford University Press 2003; US$ 12.99This introduction to the history of Western astronomy from prehistoric times to the origins of astrophysics in the mid-19th century emphasises such topics as the merging of Babylonian and Greek astronomy in later Antiquity, Kepler's conversion of astronomy into a branch of dynamics, and the first explorations of the universe of stars. more...
Handbook of CCD Astronomyby Steve B. Howell; Richard Ellis; John Huchra; Steven Kahn; George Rieke; Peter B. Stetson
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 41.00This updated second edition is a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects of using Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs). Focusing on the use of CCDs in professional observational astronomy, it provides a valuable reference to advanced amateur astronomers and experienced researchers, and an ideal introduction to CCDs for graduate students. more...
Splitting The Second: The Story of Atomic Timeby A Jones
CRC Press 2000; US$ 32.95Presents the story of the development of atomic clocks and atomic timekeeping. This study reveals how and why reliable clocks were invented, how co-ordinated universal time was developed, and how the future need for increased precision is driving atomic timekeeping to greater accuracy. more...
Astronomically Speakingby C.C. Gaither
CRC Press 2003; US$ 46.95This compilation of published quotations on astronomy is designed to be entertaining and informative. The purpose of the book is to present quotations so that the reader can get a feel for the depth and breadth of astronomy. more...
Ancient Astronomyby Clive Ruggles
ABC-CLIO 2005; US$ 85.00Long before astronomy was a science, humans used the stars to mark time, navigate, organize planting and dramatize myths. This encyclopaedia draws on archaeological evidence and oral traditions to reveal how prehistoric humans perceived the skies and celestial phenomena. more...
An Introduction to Optical Stellar Interferometryby A. Labeyrie; S. G. Lipson; P. Nisenson
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 90.00This is the first book on optical stellar interferometry. It covers the history, theory and future uses of interferometeric techniques. It discusses ideas and instruments used in interferometry for advanced students in physics, optics, and astronomy with an interest in astronomical interferometry. more...
Lunar and Planetary Webcam User's Guideby Martin Mobberley
Springer 2006; US$ 44.95Aims to de-mystify the jargon of webcams and computer processing and provides hints and tips for imaging the Sun, Moon and planets with a webcam. This book also explains how webcams can be connected direct to a PC so that software can be used to "stack" multiple images, providing a stunning increase in image quality. more...
Digital Astrophotographyby David Ratledge
Springer 2006; US$ 44.95Contains techniques, advice, hints, tips and spectacular color images from world experts in CCD astronomy from North America and Europe. Their insights are illustrated with color images. This book features techniques that range from using simple webcams to highly technical aspects such as supernovae patrolling. more...