Astronomy of the Milky Way : the observer's guide to the Northern Sky /: the observer's guide to the Northern Sky. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Mike Inglis.
• Authors: Inglis, Mike, 1954-
• Contents: Dedication; Second Edition Preface; First Edition Preface; Author's Note; Acknowledgments; Contents; Chapter 1: The Milky Way; 1.1 How to Use This Book; 1.2 Star Maps; 1.3 A Plea to the Converted: The Peril of Light Pollution; Chapter 2: The Milky Way: July -- August; 2.1 Sagittarius; 2.2 Serpens Cauda; 2.3 Scutum; 2.4 Aquila; 2.5 Hercules; 2.6 Sagitta; 2.7 Delphinus; 2.8 Vulpecula; 2.9 Cygnus; 2.10 Lyra; 2.11 Lacerta; Chapter 3: The Milky Way: September -- October; 3.1 Cepheus; 3.2 Andromeda; 3.3 Camelopardalis; 3.4 Cassiopeia; Chapter 4: The Milky Way: November -- December; 4.1 Perseus. 4.2 Auriga4.3 Taurus; 4.4 Gemini; 4.5 Orion; Appendix 1 Astronomical Coordinate Systems; The Equatorial Coordinate System; The Galactic Coordinate System; Appendix 2 Magnitudes; Appendix 3 Stellar Classification; O B A F G K M L R N S; Appendix 4 Light Filters; Appendix 5 Star Clusters; Appendix 6 Double Stars; Appendix 7 Star Colors; Appendix 8 Books, Magazines and Astronomical Organizations; Star Atlases and Observing Guides; Astronomy and Astrophysics Books; Magazines; Organizations; Appendix 9 The Greek Alphabet; Appendix 10 Astrophotography Web Sites; Index.
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 523.1/13; Popular works; SCIENCE -- Astronomy; Science -- Astrophysics & Space Science; Astronomy, space & time; Astrophysics; Astronomy; Popular astronomy & space; Milky Way -- Observers' manuals; Deep space -- Milky Way; Electronic books; Handbooks and manuals
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319490823; 3319490826
• Related ISBNs: 9783319490816; 3319490818
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 23, 2017).
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