Observing Nebulae (gnv64)

Observing Nebulae
By Martin Griffi ths
Springer | December 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319328824 | 289 Pages | True PDF | 16.7 mb
https://www.amazon.com/Observing-Nebulae-Patrick-Practical-Astronomy/dp/3319328824

This book enables anyone with suitable instruments to undertake an examination of nebulae and see or photograph them in detail. Nebulae, ethereal clouds of gas and dust, are among the most beautiful objects to view in the night sky. These star-forming regions are a common target for observers and photographers. Griffiths describes many of the brightest and best nebulae and includes some challenges for the more experienced observer. Readers learn the many interesting astrophysical properties of these clouds, which are an important subject of study in astronomy and astrobiology. Non-mathematical in approach, the text is easily accessible to anyone with an interest in the subject. A special feature is the inclusion of an observational guide to 70 objects personally observed or imaged by the author. The guide also includes photographs of each object for ease of identification along with their celestial coordinates, magnitudes and other pertinent information. Observing Nebulae provides a ready resource to allow anyone with a little experience in astronomy, whether professional or amateur, to locate, identify and record the nebulae in our home galaxy. The author enables the observer to use a telescope and filters to the best advantage to see these celestial wonders, or to couple filters to a CCD camera or digital SLR camera in order to take quality images of celestial objects. By using these techniques it is even possible to make a valid contribution to professional investigations. And the views are unbeatable.

About the Author
Martin Griffiths is an enthusiastic science communicator, writer and professional astronomer. Over his career he has utilized history, astronomy and science fiction as tools to encourage greater public understanding of science. He is a recipient of the Astrobiology Society of Britain’s Public Outreach Award (2008) and the Astronomical League’s Outreach Master Award (2010). He also holds the League’s Master Observer certificate and has written or contributed to over 100 published science articles for many journals. He is currently an astronomer at the University of South Wales in the UK. He was one of the founding members of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute Science Communication Group, which was active from 2003-2006.

CONTENTS
1 Nebulae in History 1
2 The Astrophysics of Nebulae 15
3 Observing Techniques and Tools 29
4 Instruments and Equipment 43
5 Photography and Photographic Equipment 59
6 Image Processing 85
7 Nebulae Observing List 97
8 Dark Nebulae 155
9 HII Nebulae 179
10 Planetary Nebulae 207
11 Refl ection Nebulae 247
12 Supernovae Remnants 265
Glossary 273
Further Reading 283
Index 285