Kategoria BISAC: Nature >> Star Observation

The beautiful aurorae, or northern lights, are the stuff of legends. The ancient stories of the Sami people warn that if you mock the lights they will seize you, and their mythical appeal continues to capture the hearts and imagination of people across the globe.

Aurora explores the visual beauty, ancient myths and science of the northern lights and challenges the popular theory of how the lights are formed. Plasma physicist Melanie Windridge explains this extraordinary and evocative phenomenon, a scientific marvel unlike any other in which the powers of astronomy, geology, magnetism...

This captivating collection of astrophotography records the otherworldly beauty of Yosemite at night. The Milky Way stretches above world-famous features that appear utterly transformed after dark. Yosemite Valley glows beneath moonlit cliffs. Star trails stripe the sky over a snow-capped Half Dome. A brilliant blue and pink storm electrifies the vista from Olmsted Point. Rock climbers' headlamps glimmer like fireflies on mighty El Capitan....

Advances in Machine Learning and Data Mining for Astronomy documents numerous successful collaborations among computer scientists, statisticians, and astronomers who illustrate the application of state-of-the-art machine learning and data mining techniques in astronomy. Due to the massive amount and complexity of data in most scientific disciplines, the material discussed in this text transcends traditional boundaries between various areas in the sciences and computer science.

The book s introductory part provides context to issues in the astronomical...

The number of sunspots has been found to wax and wane over a period of 11 years....

Praise for the first edition: "Superbly well produced. Any engagement with this 'cosmic portfolio, ' from picture gazing to deep reading, is grandly rewarded." --Booklist

starred review] "The book's precise descriptions and captions brilliantly complement the 300 full-color Hubble images . . . this is an amazing book . . . outstanding." --Library Journal

"A treasure map to the majesty of our universe." --Publishers Weekly

"A reminder that the finest telescope in space might also be the greatest camera ever created." --Wall Street...

The night sky is full of amazing things to see--from shooting stars and constellations to planets and satellites--but it can be hard to tell what you're seeing, or where to look for the best view. 100 Things to See in the Night Sky gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night, either using a small telescope, or...

Is that bright object a planet or a star? What does the constellation Perseus look like? When's the next lunar eclipse? Find these answers and more in Simply Stargazing. The tabbed booklet covers most of the Northern Hemisphere and is organized by season and by such topics as "The Moon," "The Planets," and "Bright Deep Sky Objects." Full-sky charts make locating constellations simple and quick at any time of year. Plus, you'll learn about spotting satellites with the naked eye and deep sky objects with only a pair of binoculars. Timetables for...