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Software and data for practical astronomers : the best of the Internet
- Title
- Software and data for practical astronomers : the best of the Internet / David Ratledge.
- Author
- Ratledge, David, 1945-
- Publication
- London ; New York : Springer, ©1999.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | QB14.3 .R37 1999 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- viii, 183 pages : illustrations; 24 cm +
- Series Statement
- Practical astronomy
- Uniform Title
- Practical astronomy
- Subject
- Note
- Includes index.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes index.
- System Details (note)
- System requirements for accompanying computer disc: DOS; Windows 3.1; and Windows 95/98/NT.
- Contents
- 1. Introduction: How and where to start -- 2. Virtual Sky Watching: Sky simulations, mapping and more -- 3. Data Sources I: Deep Sky Objects -- 4. Data Sources II: The Solar System: Planets, Asteroids and Comets -- 5. Data Sources III: Eclipses and Occultations -- 6. Astrometry and Photometry: Real Science -- 7. Images and Videos: Stunning pictures and instructive videos -- 8. CCD Imaging and Image Processing: Getting the best from digital images -- 9. Telescope Making: Do-it-yourself help and inspiration -- 10. Satellite Tracking: What's passing over tonight? -- 11. Observatories: Virtual tours of the world's biggest observatories -- 12. Your own Homepage: Join the revolution and publish your own material -- 13. Miscellany: Too good to leave out! -- 14. The Accompanying CD-ROM: Try it our way first! -- Appendix. Index of CD-ROM Contents.
- ISBN
- 1852330554
- 9781852330552
- LCCN
- 98029961
- OCLC
- ocm39458899
- 39458899
- SCSB-538568
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library