Comets! : visitors from deep space /
Eicher, David J., 1961-
Comets! : visitors from deep space / Visitors from deep space David J. Eicher, Astronomy magazine. - New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource (xvi, 208 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color).
Includes bibliographies and index.
Strange lights in the sky -- Great comets -- What are comets? -- Comets of the modern era -- Comets in human culture -- Where comets live -- The expanding science of comets -- Observing comets -- Imaging comets.
"In this guide you will discover the cutting-edge science of what comets are, how they behave, where they reside, how groups of comets are related, and much more. The author carefully explores the ideas relating comets and life on Earth - and the danger posed by impacts. He finishes with practical how-to techniques, tips, and tricks of observing comets and even capturing our own images of them successfully."--
9781461953890
Comets.
Electronic Books.
QB721 / .C664 2013
Comets! : visitors from deep space / Visitors from deep space David J. Eicher, Astronomy magazine. - New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource (xvi, 208 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color).
Includes bibliographies and index.
Strange lights in the sky -- Great comets -- What are comets? -- Comets of the modern era -- Comets in human culture -- Where comets live -- The expanding science of comets -- Observing comets -- Imaging comets.
"In this guide you will discover the cutting-edge science of what comets are, how they behave, where they reside, how groups of comets are related, and much more. The author carefully explores the ideas relating comets and life on Earth - and the danger posed by impacts. He finishes with practical how-to techniques, tips, and tricks of observing comets and even capturing our own images of them successfully."--
9781461953890
Comets.
Electronic Books.
QB721 / .C664 2013