Logo

Exoplanet Observing for Amateurs

Large book cover: Exoplanet Observing for Amateurs

Exoplanet Observing for Amateurs
by

Publisher: Reductionist Publications
ISBN/ASIN: B0056AXHAE
Number of pages: 170

Description:
Not only are amateurs capable of helping in the discovery of exoplanets through collaborations with professionals, but amateurs are well-positioned to contribute to the discovery of Earth-like exoplanets! This book is meant for amateurs who want to observe exoplanet transits, and who may eventually want to participate in exoplanet discoveries. There are many ways for amateurs to have fun with exoplanets; some are educational, some could contribute to a better understanding of exoplanets, and others are aimed at new discoveries.

Home page url

Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(3.7MB, PDF)

Similar books

Book cover: Telescopic Work for Starlight EveningsTelescopic Work for Starlight Evenings
by - Taylor and Francis
Intended as a contribution to popular astronomy, this book provides a varied introduction to telescopes and their usage. William F. Denning (1848-1931) was a British astronomer famous for his planetary observations and meteor studies.
(5800 views)
Book cover: Mag 7 Star Atlas ProjectMag 7 Star Atlas Project
by
Star Atlas plotting stars down to Magnitude 7.25, including double-stars and 550 DSOs. This is a full color version including different symbols for DSOs, and a representation of the Milky Way. There are 20 primary charts, and one supplemental chart.
(15594 views)
Book cover: Astronomy with an Opera-glassAstronomy with an Opera-glass
by - D. Appleton & co.
In the pages that follow, the author has endeavored to encourage the study of the heavenly bodies by pointing out some of the interesting and marvelous phenomena of the universe that are visible with little or no assistance from optical instruments.
(12055 views)
Book cover: Observing the Sky from 40NObserving the Sky from 40N
by - Wikibooks
This atlas contains a set of 24 maps regulated to the latitude of 40N, as well as information about some double and variable stars and almost 160 deep sky objects. 8 selected areas of the sky suitable for binoculars are displayed in separated maps.
(11252 views)