James Mullaney Livres

Amateur astronomers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. This exciting book retraces the steps of the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer who ever lived. This is a practical guide to locating and viewing the most impressive of Herschel’s star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, cataloging more than 600 of the brightest objects, and offering detailed descriptions and images of 150 to 200 of the best.

Double & Multiple Stars, and How to Observe Them is written specially for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know and understand the details of exactly what they are looking at.Increasing light pollution throughout the world does not affect the viewing of double and multiple stars, unlike most classes of deep-sky objects. More and more amateur astronomers are turning to this interesting—and scientifically useful—area.The concept of the book—and of the series—is to present an up-to-date detailed description of the objects, their physics and their evolution (part one); and then (part two) to consider how to observe and record them successfully.Double & Multiple Stars, and How to Observe Them is a mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced; it is equally fascinating for practical astronomers, and also for those who simply want to find out more about these unusual star systems.

Amateur astronomers of all skill levels are always contemplating their next telescope, and this book points the way to the most suitable instruments. Similarly, those who are buying their first telescopes and these days not necessarily a low-cost one ? will be able to compare and contrast different types and manufacturers. This revised new guide provides an extensive overview of binoculars and telescopes. It includes detailed up-to-date information on sources, selection and use of virtually every major type, brand, and model on today's market, a truly invaluable treasure-trove of information and helpful advice for all amateur astronomers. Originally written in 2006, much of the first edition is inevitably now out of date, as equipment advances and manufacturers come and go. This second edition not only updates all the existing sections but adds two new ones: Astro-imaging and Professional-Amateur collaboration.

Es gehört zu den schönsten Dingen, bei klarer Nacht den Blick nach oben zu richten und Sterne und Sternbilder erstrahlen zu sehen. James Mullaney zeigt, wie alle Bewunderer des Nachthimmels nun auch meditativ ihrer Leidenschaft nachgehen können. Erstmals werden achtsame Sternebeobachtung, metaphysische Erkenntnisse und wissenschaftliche Fakten miteinander kombiniert. Betrachtet man den Sternenhimmel aus einer neuen ganzheitlichen Perspektive, kommt man in unmittelbaren Kontakt mit dem Wunder des Kosmos und gelangt schließlich zu einem völlig neuen Verständnis des Lebens.

Der englische Astronom James Mullaney kombiniert achtsame Sternenbeobachtung, metaphysische Erkenntnisse und wissenschaftliche Fakten. Betrachtet man den Sternenhimmel auf meditative Weise, gelangt man zu einem völlig neuen Zugang zum Universum. Der Stress des Alltags verschwindet beim Anblick der funkelnden Sterne fast wie von selbst.