Aurora: Observing and Recording Nature's Spectacular Light Show (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) - Brossura

Bone, Neil

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ISBN 10: 0387360522 ISBN 13: 9780387360522

Casa editrice: Springer, 2007

Riassunto

This new book addresses a gap in the literature, offering an explanation of the aurora's causes, how the occurrence of major events may now be predicted, and how amateur observers can go about recording displays. This is the first serious book about aurora written for practical but non-professional observers. It provides a concise accessible description of the various auroral forms and how to record them, illustrated with color images of recent displays. It contains details of 'Space Weather' forecasting websites, how to interpret and use the information given on these, and how to anticipate auroral activity.

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Recensione:

"It s a common misconception that the aurora can only be seen from very high latitudes. ... In all, this is a highly readable account that s profusely illustrated throughout and boasts a selective bibliography, a list of web sources and a glossary of technical terms. It s a must for everyone eager to watch for aurora when the next solar peak comes around." --David Gavine, BBC Sky at Night, November, 2007

"The solar wind and its interaction with the Earth s magnetic field is a key to understanding how auroral activity arises. This is well illustrated by clear diagrams, tables and excellent photographs of the auroral oval. ... This book can be thoroughly recommended to anyone who observes the aurora or has ever been intrigued and curious about the northern lights." --Ken Kennedy, Astronomy Now, December, 2007

"While it might seem odd to us who live in northern climes and often experience the aurora borealis on a nighty basis, some people travel thousand of miles with the hope of seeing these beautiful and colorful celestial lights. ... for those keen to discover the science behind the aurora, Bone s book is a must." --Paul Deans, Sky & Telescope, February, 2008

L'autore:

Neil Bone is the author of Deep Sky Observer's Guide, Philip's/Firefly (2004); Mars Observer's Guide, Philip's/Firefly (2003); Guide to the Constellations, Astronomy Now/Polestar (2002); Observing Meteors, Comets, Supernovae and other Transient Phenomena, Springer (1998); Observer's Handbook: Meteors Philip's/Sky (1993); The Aurora: Sun-Earth Interactions, Ellis Horwood (1991), Second Edition Wiley/Praxis (1996), as well as numerous articles and papers.

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• Editore: Springer
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0387360522
• ISBN 13: 9780387360522
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 196