

Beschreibung
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 astrono...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.
Autorentext
Phil Bagnall has pursued amateur astronomy and, in particular, meteor astronomy for more than 50 years. He is the author of The Meteorite & Tektite Collector's Handbook (Willmann-Bell, 1991) and the Star Atlas Companion (Springer, 2012). Additionally, he was a long-time contributor to Astronomy magazine, particular on the subject of meteors and meteor showers. He has also written for science magazines such as* New Scientist, Focus, Earth*, and Science PROBE!
Inhalt
Sections:oThe Quadrantids oApril Lyridso AquariidsoJune Boötidso CapricornidsoSouthern AquariidsoPiscis AustrinidsoPerseids o Cygnidso AurigidsoSeptember PerseidsoOctober CamelopardalidsoDraconidsoOrionidsoTauridsoLeonidsoGeminidsoUrsids
6. Minor Meteor ShowersAddressing the question of 'Why observe minor showers?' the next four sections will be a selection of some of the more interesting minor meteor showers.
oJanuary to MarchoApril to JuneoJuly to SeptemberoOctober to December
Appendix 1: Greek AlphabetAppendix 2: Constellation AbbreviationsAppendix 3: GlossaryAppendix 4: IAU List of Established Meteor ShowersAppendix 5: Orbit BasicsAppendix 6: Analysing Your Own Results (how to calculate the ZHR of a meteor shower using a calculator or an Excel spreadsheet).
Appendix 7: Meteor Record Sheet (a generic sheet for recording meteor shower activity)Appendix 8: Magnitude Comparison Charts. A key aspect of meteor observation is making accurate magnitude estimations by comparing the brightness of a meteor to the stars it passes close by. This chapter will be a series of charts of the larger constell...
