The Sky Is Your Laboratory: Advanced Astronomy Projects for Amateurs by Buchheim, Robert

The Sky Is Your Laboratory: Advanced Astronomy Projects for Amateurs

This book is for experienced amateur astronomers who are ready to take a new step in their...
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Author: Robert Buchheim
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The Sky Is Your Laboratory: Advanced Astronomy Projects for Amateurs by Buchheim, Robert

The Sky Is Your Laboratory: Advanced Astronomy Projects for Amateurs

$113.23

The Sky Is Your Laboratory: Advanced Astronomy Projects for Amateurs

$113.23
Author: Robert Buchheim
Format: Paperback
Language: English

This book is for experienced amateur astronomers who are ready to take a new step in their astronomical journey and use their skills to help farther advance science. Written by an astronomer who is well known amongst the amateur and professional community for the skill and quality of his work, this book describes a wide range of research areas where amateurs can gather new scientific data that is then utilized by professional astronomers. For each research area, the book provides a concise explanation of the purpose and value of the amateurs' observations, a description of the equipment that is needed, specific observing procedures, complete data reduction instructions, and an explanation of how, and where, to submit results so that they will be available to the professional users.



Author: Robert Buchheim
Publisher: Praxis Publications Inc
Published: 07/31/2007
Pages: 302
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.50h x 7.27w x 0.69d
ISBN: 9780387718224

About the Author

Mr. Buchheim received his first telescope when he was about 10 years old, and he has been interested in the stars ever since. He received his BS degree in Physics from Arizona State University and has completed a Program Management Course at Defense Systems Management College as well as UCLA Executive Program 88-1. He has published a number of articles and is the inventor of the "Rotary-Acting Pilot Valve." He currently lives and works in California.


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