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The Practical Astronomy Handbooks are a series of astronomy manuals from Cambridge University Press that are designed for amateur and leisure astronomers who use telescopes. Each book in the series emphasizes practical skills: how to observe astronomical objects, how to record observations, and how to get the very best out of equipment. Most books in the series are authored by distinguished amateurs, people who have established a worldwide reputation for their skill in using readily available telescopes to observe the solar system, stars, and the deep universe beyond. This series meets an important need for those amateurs who want to make observations that are among the finest that can be achieved.

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2 results in Practical Astronomy Handbooks

A Portfolio of Lunar Drawings
  • Harold Hill
  • Foreword by Richard Baum
  • Published online:
    13 May 2010
    Print publication:
    21 March 1991
  • Harold Hill's lunar portfolio is a unique collection of drawings now published for the first time. Each illustration is supplemented with notes made at the time of observation. Astronomical drawing still has an important place alongside photography in the same way that photography has not supplanted the artist in the fields of botany and ornithology, for example. Indeed, since astronomical images tend to shimmer because of turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere, drawings constructed by an artist who takes advantage of the fleeting moments of perfect vision are often more detailed than photographs. No one can fail to be impressed by the beauty and artistry of this work and, to the initiated, the accuracy and attention to detail is remarkable. This is a book for astronomers, amateur and professional alike, and for those who would simply like to know more about the moon.

A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy
  • Patrick Martinez, Alain Klotz
  • Translated by Andri Demers
  • Foreword by Pierre Léna
  • Published online:
    27 October 2009
    Print publication:
    28 November 1997
  • High-performance CCD cameras have opened up an exciting new window on the Universe for amateur astronomers. This book provides a complete, self-contained guide to choosing and using CCD cameras. We start with a no-nonsense introduction to how a CCD camera works and just what determines its performance. We are then shown how to use a CCD camera and calibrate accurately the images we obtain. A clear review is then provided of the software available for visualising, analysing and processing digital images. Finally, we are guided through a series of key areas in astronomy where we can make the best use of our CCD cameras. This handy volume is packed with practical tips. It provides a clear introduction to CCD astronomy for novices and an indispensable reference for more experienced amateur astronomers.