عنوان

David Levy's guide to observing meteor showers /

(Number (ISBN

0521696917

(Number (ISBN

9780521696913

Number

b766737

Title Proper

David Levy's guide to observing meteor showers /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

David H. Levy.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Cambridge :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Cambridge University Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2008.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

x, 128 pages :

Other Physical Details

illustrations ;

Dimensions

25 cm

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text of Note

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.

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Text of Note

"Meteors occur when a meteoroid, a speck of dust in space, enters the Earth's atmosphere. The heat generated when this happens causes the surrounding air to glow, resulting in 'shooting stars'. During the most spectacular meteor storms larger particles give rise to fireballs and firework-like displays!" "Meteors are a delightful observing field - they do not require a telescope, and they can be seen on any clear night of the year, even in bright twilight. It was the sight of a single meteor that inspired David Levy to go into astronomy, and in this book he encourages readers to go outside and witness these wonderful events for themselves. This book is a step-by-step guide to observing meteors and meteor showers. Any necessary science is explained simply and in clearly understandable terms. This is a perfect introduction to observing meteors, and is ideal for both seasoned and budding astronomers."--Jacket.

Parallel Title

Guide to observing meteor showers

Meteors, Observers' manuals.

Meteors.

Number

Edition

Class number

Book number

Levy, David H.,1948-

Date of Transaction

20201206115954.0

Electronic name

[Book]

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