Böcker av C. R. Kitchin

Aimed at active amateur astronomers this book provides an up-to-date account of active galaxies. Lists and images of such objects are an important component of this book. The book makes sense of the chaotic and apparently innumerable types of violently active galaxies.

Presents a tour through the universe from the big bang onward. This book explores the limits of knowledge where scientific fact merges with the wilder speculations of science fiction. It provides some bizarre musings of physicists and astronomers, suggesting possible destinies for the universe stretching its age billions of times into the future.

Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with an explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, this book introduces the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation. It describes the applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy, such as the solar system, stars, nebulae, and galaxies.

This essential and highly-illustrated guide is for anyone taking their first steps in observational astronomy. It shows what you can expect to see, helping you get the most from your equipment. This unique book gives amateurs the guidance and assurance they need to become more proficient observers.

A unique dictionary of astronomy specifically written for practical amateur astronomers. In addition to definitions, it provides an invaluable reference source for terms, techniques, instruments, formulas and processes for practising observers, both amateur and professional.

Exoplanets: Finding, Exploring, and Understanding Alien Worlds probes the basis for possible answers to the fundamentals questions asked about these planets orbiting stars other than our Sun.

This essential and highly-illustrated guide is for anyone taking their first steps in observational astronomy. It shows what you can expect to see, helping you get the most from your equipment. This unique book gives amateurs the guidance and assurance they need to become more proficient observers.

Astronomers and students interested in studying the Sun require a thorough understanding of the proper techniques and equipment. In this book, Kitchin provides all the information needed for safe observation as well as novel techniques that will make solar observation a rewarding experience.