Astro-Praxis: Meteore, 1st edition

Jürgen Rendtel and Rainer Arlt explain how meteors form and what observing shooting stars can reveal about this celestial phenomenon. The book introduces meteor observing and photography and describes the annual meteor showers. A year-round calendar provides observing notes to help readers plan for active showers and suitable observing periods.

This accessible introduction combines background on meteor formation with practical guidance for observing. It is suitable for astronomy beginners and experienced observers who want to follow meteor showers more systematically. The book is written in German and illustrated throughout in colour.

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