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Jupiter and How to Observe It

  • John W. McAnally
Book

Part of the Astronomers' Observing Guides book series (OBSERVING)

Table of contents

  1. Front Matter
    Pages i-x
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  2. Section I

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 1-4
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    2. The Earliest Observations
      Pages 5-6
    3. Jupiter's Place in the Solar System
      Pages 7-11
    4. The Physical Appearance of the Planet
      Pages 12-49
    5. Color, Chemical Composition of the Planet, and Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere
      Pages 50-68
    6. The Electromagnetic Environment Surrounding Jupiter
      Pages 69-90
    7. The Jovian Satellite System
      Pages 91-144

  3. Section II: How to Observe the Planet Jupiter

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 147-148
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    2. Equipment
      Pages 149-160
    3. Sky Conditions
      Pages 161-164
    4. Making a Record
      Pages 165-196
  4. Back Matter
    Pages 197-217
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About this book

Introduction

Jupiter is one of the most spectacular observing targets for amateur astronomers.  There are various books about observing the planets, and several about Jupiter itself, but this is the only book to deal with the giant planet - its formation, structure, and incredible physics - as well as with the practical aspects of observation of the planet and its moons.

The concept of the book - and of the series - is to present an up-to-date detailed physical and astrophysical description (part one); and then (part two) to consider how best to observe and image the giant planet.

Jupiter and How to Observe It is a mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginning to the experienced, and will be fascinating reading for all practical amateur astronomers.

Keywords

Jovian satellites Jupiter in your telescope Observing Jupiter Planet Solar Solar System biggest planet great red spot

Authors and affiliations

  • John W. McAnally
    • 1
  1. 1.Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers76710WacoUSA

Bibliographic information

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-727-5
  • Copyright Information Springer-Verlag London 2008
  • Publisher Name Springer, London
  • eBook Packages Physics and Astronomy
  • Print ISBN 978-1-85233-750-6
  • Online ISBN 978-1-84628-727-5
  • Series Print ISSN 1611-7360
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