: John Wilkinson
: The Moon in Close-up A Next Generation Astronomer's Guide
: Springer-Verlag
: 9783642148057
: 1
: CHF 38.60
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: Astronomie
: English
: 310
: Wasserzeichen/DRM
: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet
: PDF
Information collected by recent space probes sent to explore the Moon by the USA, the European Space Agency, Japan, China and India has changed our knowledge and understanding of the Moon, particularly its geology, since the Apollo missions. This book presents those findings in a way that will be welcomed by amateur astronomers, students, educators and anyone interested in the Moon. Enhanced by many colour photos, it combines newly acquired scientific understanding with detailed descriptions and labelled photographic maps of the lunar surface. Guided by observation methods explained in the book and 17 Study Areas presented and carefully explained in the last chapter, amateur astronomers can observe these features from Earth using telescopes and binoculars. Readers who consult the photographic maps will gain a better understanding about the Moon's topography and geology. The book is rounded out by a helpful glossary.

John Wilkinson is a science educator with over 30 years experience in teaching science, physics and chemistry in secondary colleges and universities in Australia. He is author of over 100 science textbooks. He completed his Masters degree and PhD in science education at La Trobe University, Australia. Throughout his life he has been a keen amateur astronomer and operates his own observatory from his backyard.
Preface6
Acknowledgements8
Contents10
Chapter One: Introducing the Moon14
What´s New?15
Introduction16
Early Ideas About the Moon18
Landmarks in Lunar Astronomy20
Orbit and Motion22
Libration24
Phases of the Moon27
Sidereal and Synodic Month30
Features of the Moon31
The Lunar ``Maria´´31
Lunar Craters35
Terms Used When Observing the Moon39
Maps of the Moon40
Gravity and Tidal Forces42
Atmosphere44
Water45
Temperature46
Magnetic Field47
Far Side of the Moon48
Web Notes51
Chapter Two: Probing the Moon52
What´s New?53
Early Space Probes to the Moon55
Apollo Missions57
More Lunar Missions59
Getting to the Moon64
Recent Lunar Missions69
Lunar Exploration by Japan70
Lunar Exploration by China71
Lunar Exploration by India72
USA Return to the Moon74
Further Lunar Probes77
Web Notes81
Chapter Three: Geological History of the Moon82
What´s New?83
Origin of the Moon84
History of the Moon87
The Moon´s Periods88
Lunar Rocks and Soil90
Ancient Impact Basins92
Mare Geology95
The Highlands100
Lunar Mountains102
Lunar Valleys105
Transient Lunar Phenomena107
Interior of the Moon110
Mascons112
The Far Side of the Moon114
Web Notes117
Chapter Four: Occultations and Eclipses118
What´s New?119
Occultations120
Observing Occultations121
Occultation Case Study122
Multiple Occultations123
Usefulness of Occultations124
Eclipses125
Solar Eclipses125
Viewing a Solar Eclipse126
Solar Eclipse Case Study129
Time of a Solar Eclipse130
Recording a Solar Eclipse130
Lunar Eclipses132
Time of a Lunar Eclipse133
Observing a Lunar Eclipse135
Lunar Eclipse Case Study136
Web Notes139
Chapter Five: Observing the Moon140
What´s New?141
Beginning a Study of the Moon143
Observing with Binoculars144
Types of Optics in Binoculars148
Using a Telescope149
The Refractor150
Reflectors152
Eyepieces154
Filters155
Mounting for Telescopes156
Observing the Moon161
New Moon to Day 4161
Day 4 to Day 7 (First Quarter)163
Day 7 to Day 11164
Day 11 to Day 14 (Full Moon)165
Day 14 to Day 28166
Photographing the Moon168
Single Lens Reflex Photography169
CCD Cameras170
Determining Exposures172
Video and CCD Cameras174
Image Processing175
List of Recommended Astrophotography Books176
Web Notes177
Chapter Six: Studying the Moon178
Study Area 1: Mare Crisium180
Mare Crisium181
Mare Fecunditatis182
Mare Tranquilli