书目名称 | Meteor Showers | 副标题 | An Annotated Catalog | 编辑 | Gary W. Kronk | 视频video | | 概述 | Consists of a compilation of historical and observational details for over 100 meteor showers.This updated edition includes the last 25 years of research in the field as well as updates on older entri | 丛书名称 | The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series | 图书封面 |  | 描述 | .Meteor showers are among the most spectacular celestial events that may be observed by the naked eye, and have been the object of fascination throughout human history. In “Meteor Showers: An Annotated Catalog,” the interested observer can access detailed research on over 100 annual and periodic meteor streams in order to capitalize on these majestic spectacles. Each meteor shower entry includes details of their discovery, important observations and orbits, and gives a full picture of duration, location in the sky, and expected hourly rates. Armed with a fuller understanding, the amateur observer can better view and appreciate the shower of their choice. .The original book, published in 1988, has been updated with over 25 years of research in this new and improved edition. Almost every meteor shower study is expanded, with some original minor showers being dropped while new ones are added. The book also includes breakthroughs in the study of meteor showers, such as accurate predictions of outbursts as well as comet and meteor observations from the 6th century to the 17th century that were not published in the first edition. It holds all of the information needed to inspire a new ob | 出版日期 | Book 2014Latest edition | 关键词 | Annual Meteor Streams; August Upsilon Pegasids; History of Meteor Showers; Individual Meteor Showers; Ju | 版次 | 2 | doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7897-3 | isbn_softcover | 978-1-4614-7896-6 | isbn_ebook | 978-1-4614-7897-3Series ISSN 1431-9756 Series E-ISSN 2197-6562 | issn_series | 1431-9756 | copyright | Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014 |
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