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| Genre/Form: | Observers' manuals |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
David H Levy |
| ISBN: | 9780521696913 0521696917 |
| OCLC Number: | 166626162 |
| Description: | x, 128 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Contents: | July 4, 1956 -- What is a meteor? -- Some historical notes -- Small rocks and dust in space -- Observing meteors -- Recording meteors -- A New Year gift : the Quadrantids -- The Lyrids - an April shower -- The Eta Aquarids -- The Omicron Draconids, continued -- The Delta Aquarids -- Tears of St. Lawrence : Perseid trails and trials -- The August Pavonids -- The Orionids -- The Taurids -- The Leonids -- The Geminids -- The Ursids -- A catalog of meteor showers throughout the year. |
| Other Titles: | Guide to observing meteor showers |
| Responsibility: | David H. Levy. |
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'Any necessary science is explained simply and in clearly understandable terms for both seasoned and budding astronomers.' Spaceflight 'David Levy is one of the best known of all observers of comets and meteors. ... In this book he gives his personal reminiscences of annual meteors, not only those which are well-known ... but also those which are less familiar ... There are good introductory pages for the newcomer, but this is not a textbook for the serious observer it is essentially personal - and every shower has its own characteristics. ... Levy tells us how exciting meteor observing can be, and I can say, without reservation, that this is one of the most enjoyable books that I've read for a long time.' Patrick Moore, BBC Sky at Night 'David Levy's Guide to Observing Meteor Showers clearly shows the author's enthusiasm for the subject, and will hopefully encourage new observers to get involved.' Neil Bone, Astronomy Now Read more...