Observing Comets, Asteroids, Meteors, and the Zodiacal Light. by EDBERG, Stephen J.; David H. LEVY - 1994

Cambridge:: Cambridge University Press, 1994., 1994. Series: Practical Astronomy Handbook, 5. First edition. Royal 8vo. xv, [1], 243, [1] pp. Figs., index. Maroon gilt-stamped cloth, dust-jacket. Near fine. ISBN 10: 0521420032 "If you are an amateur astronomer, and comets, asteroids, meteors, and the zodiacal light are your quarry, then this is the book for you. Comet observers can learn how to make visual estimates of brightness and size, and how to make photographic studies of cometary heads and tails. Asteroid hunters will find a "life list" of objects and guidelines on how to search for them and then how to photograph or electronically image them. Practical photographic and electronic methods for studying meteors and meteor showers are provided. Visual and photographic techniques show you how to examine the often elusive zodiacal light. The more adventurous are provided with advanced techniques on how to make successful astrometric, spectroscopic and electronic observations. David Levy is the author of The Sky: A User's Guide (CUP, 1991). Both authors have had asteroids named after them." [CUP]. Reviews: [1] " . . . Edberg and Levy guide the beginner every step of the way, never taking anything for granted. But though they start simple, they take you as far as you could want to go . . . if you are interested in astronomy you can start simple and work your way up to professional standard. This is an excellent place to start on that road." John Gribbin, New Scientist. [2] "This collaboration is a comprehensive reference and guide to exactly what the title suggests. Even those not engaged in systematic observation will find the book clarifies how observations are conducted. This is an excellent addition to libraries, for it will be consulted every time any of these phenomena command attention." Griffith Observer.