Atlas of meteor showers : a practical workbook for meteor observers /

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Author / Creator:Bagnall, Philip M., author.
Imprint:Cham : Springer, [2021]
©2021
Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Language:English
Series:Patrick Moore practical astronomy series, 2197-6562
Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13033433
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ISBN:9783030766436
3030766438
9783030766429
303076642X
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 23, 2022).
Summary:This atlas contains everything you need to know about meteor showers and how to observe them. It begins with the science behind these celestial fireworks, then equips you with all the practical knowledge you'll need to make the most of these wonderful astronomical events. The book is rich with illustrations, graphs and resources to assist your hobby. In addition, it includes downloadable radiant charts, report sheets, radiant altitude data, plotting charts and more, to help you locate each shower, record its activity and plot individual meteors during your nights of observation. Intended for amateurs of all levels and requiring no special equipment, this accessible Atlas of Meteor Showers will hone your skills and keep you engaged throughout the year, no matter where you are in the world.
Other form:Original 303076642X 9783030766429
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-030-76643-6