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Luna Cognita

Autor Robert A Garfinkle
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 8 feb 2020

Începem explorarea acestui set monumental prin analiza secțiunii dedicate istoriei și mitologiei, un punct de plecare care ancorează satelitul natural al Pământului în cultura umană înainte de a trece la rigoarea științifică. Remarcăm în Luna Cognita o ambiție enciclopedică ce amintește de ghidurile lunare clasice din secolul al XIX-lea, dar adaptată tehnologiei contemporane. Această ediție din 2020, publicată de Springer, reușește să acopere într-un singur manual tot ceea ce un cercetător sau un astronom amator avansat trebuie să știe despre „Luna cunoscută”. Considerăm că forța acestui titlu rezidă în structura sa progresivă. Primele volume ne poartă de la mecanica sistemului Pământ-Lună la capitole tehnice extrem de specifice privind optica și astrofotografia. Găsim în cuprins o organizare metodică pe zile de observație (de la ziua 1 la ziua 8), facilitând o metodă de învățare activă numită „crater-hopping”. Autorul nu se limitează la geologie, ci oferă context istoric pentru fiecare crater sau munte, prezentând biografiile celor care au dat nume acestor structuri. Lucrarea extinde cadrul propus de The Moon and How to Observe It de Peter Grego prin adâncimea documentării biografice și prin volumul uriaș de date tehnice acumulate în cele peste 1600 de pagini. Dacă titluri precum The Moon in Close-up se concentrează pe datele recente ale sondelor spațiale, Luna Cognita integrează aceste descoperiri într-o viziune holistică, ce îmbină selenografia cu istoria științei. Ritmul este unul academic, dar accesibil, oferind o experiență de lectură densă, susținută de apendicele din volumul al treilea care includ cataloage complete ale domurilor lunare și liste ale organizațiilor de profil.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781493916634
ISBN-10: 1493916637
Pagini: 1680
Ilustrații: CV, 1680 p. 1309 illus., 444 illus. in color. In 3 volumes, not available separately.
Dimensiuni: 222 x 288 x 112 mm
Greutate: 6.4 kg
Ediția:2020 edition
Editura: Springer
Locul publicării:New York, NY, United States

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De ce să citești această carte

Recomandăm acest set de trei volume oricărui pasionat de astronomie care dorește să treacă de la simpla observare la studiul aprofundat. Cititorul câștigă o resursă definitivă, o enciclopedie care acoperă atât tehnica fotografică, cât și istoria și geologia selenară. Este un instrument esențial pentru cei care investesc în echipamente optice și vor să înțeleagă contextul științific al fiecărei formațiuni observate prin telescop.


Despre autor

Robert A Garfinkle este un autor și istoric al astronomiei recunoscut pentru rigoarea cercetărilor sale. Membru al mai multor asociații astronomice de prestigiu, el a dedicat ani de studiu documentării satelitului nostru natural, combinând pasiunea pentru observația practică cu o vastă cunoaștere a istoriei științei. Expertiza sa în selenografie este dublată de o capacitate rară de a sintetiza date tehnice complexe într-un limbaj accesibil, transformându-l într-un reper pentru comunitatea de cercetare și pentru astronomii amatori din întreaga lume.


Descriere scurtă

All three volumes sold as a combined set for a one-time purchase!
This comprehensive three-volume set takes you on an incomparable journey of our closest celestial neighbor. Not since the golden age of 19th-century lunar guidebooks has one author managed to cover the Moon in such detail as this all-in-one handbook. 
Volume 1 begins with a section on the Moon’s place in human history, mythology and lore, before gravitating closer to the Moon itself through scientific sections on the Earth-Moon system, lunar motions and cycles. Following these are technical chapters on how to purchase, use and care for lunar observing and photography equipment. Techniques for observing the Moon (both with the naked eye and optical instruments) are detailed as the reader approaches the Moon’s surface on this visual tour-de-force. A close-up exploration of the Moon is the result. The “crater-hop” chapters in Volumes 1 and 2 discuss the physical aspects of the Moon’s features, offering brief biographical information on the person for whom the feature is named, as well as how each individual was involved in the development of science and selenography from ancient to modern times. Volume 3 contains a plethora of useful appendices that cover a range of topics, from catalogues of lunar features such as nearside lunar domes to a comprehensive list of publishers and observing organizations. 
Luna Cognita goes far beyond any recent work in both breadth and depth of coverage on the Moon. Written in an accessible, engaging manner for readers of all backgrounds and levels of expertise, this handbook is thus an invaluable resource for anybody who looks up at the glowing sphere in the night sky and wants to learn more about the “Known Moon.” 

Cuprins

From the Contents: The Moon in Man’s History and Lore.- The Earth–Moon System.- General Selenographic Information.- Lunar Observing Equipment.- Photographing the Moon.- General Observing Tips, Observing the Moon with the Naked Eye, and Through Binoculars.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon on Days 1 and 2.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 3.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 4.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 5.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 6.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 7: First Quarter.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 8.

Recenzii

“Everything about these volumes demonstrates the most meticulous attention to detail, arrangement, editing and proof-reading. In strongly recommending Lun Cognita to the reader, I warmly congratulate both author and publisher in having brought us an affordable and truly monumental lunar encyclopaedia.” (Richard McKim, Journal of the British Astronomical Association, Vol. 130 (5), 2020)

“This is a work that should be acquired by everyone interested in our Moon, and Robert Garfinkle should be congratulated on an outstanding contribution to the literature on the subject.” (Bill LeatherBarrow, The Observatory, Vol. 140 (1278), October, 2020)

“This wonderful set has something for every observer. … Altogether, the set is beautifully published, with quality printing, good photos, and solid binding.” (Nick Kanas, Sky & Telescope, December, 2020)

“Luna Cognita is a triumph of both Garfinkle’s desire to spread his love of the Moon and Springer’s ability to publish such a huge high-quality volume. Luna Cognita effectively folds lunar mystery and lore, science and statistics, facts and figures and observational data into one massive collection that more than fulfills a true selenophile’s yearning to have everything Moon at their fingertips.” (Robert Reeves, Journal of the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers, Vol. 62 (3), 2020)

“It is a comprehensive guide in three volumes, the type of which has not been published in such length for years. … This is an astonishing piece of work, 30 years in the making: an exceptional book that the writer should be very proud of. FIVE STARS.” (Katrin Raynor-Evans, BBC Sky at night magazine, March, 2020)

Notă biografică

Robert A. Garfinkle, FRAS is an internationally recognized independent scholar on the history of astronomy and is a highly regarded amateur astronomer. He has been a professional writer for about 40 years. In addition to his two published astronomy books, Garfinkle has published book reviews, articles, and short stories. He is the author of the international best-selling astronomy book Star-Hopping: Your Visa to Viewing the Universe (CUP, 1994, 1997), a co-author of Advanced Skywatching (The Nature Company; Time-Life Books, 1997), and a contributing author to the Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers (Springer, 2007). Star-Hopping was the Alternate Selection for November 1995 of the Astronomy Book Club. Advanced Skywatching has been republished under different titles as well as having been translated into German and Spanish language editions. Reviews of Advanced Skywatching havepraised the star-hopping section of the book, of which Garfinkle was the primary author.
His astronomical writings have also appeared in AstronomySky & TelescopeSelenologyThe Journal of the British Astronomical AssociationThe Journal of the Irish Astronomical SocietyThe Journal of the Antique Telescope SocietyThe Observers’ GuideThe ObservatoryThe Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, and Deep Sky Journal. He is the Book Review Editor for The Journal of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. Garfinkle also serves as the Historian for the Lunar Section of the British Astronomical Association and the success of his astronomical writings led to Garfinkle being elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society of London in 1998 and in 2018 being honored by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) by naming Minor Planet 31862 Garfinkle for him.
Garfinkle is a life member of the California Writers Club (CWC). He is also the co-founder and first President of the new Fremont Area Writers (2008–2010), which is now the eighteenth branch of the CWC. In 2009, Garfinkle received the prestigious Jack London Award for outstanding service to his branch and CWC and in July 2010, he was elected President of CWC. He has also been awarded the Ina Coolbrith Award for service to CWC.

Caracteristici

Gives detailed advice for observing all lunar nearside features, from the largest craters to the tiniest ridges Includes tips for drawing lunar landscapes Provides an unparalleled collection of lunar history and facts