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Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Astronomy
Christopher R. Kitchin
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Description for Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Astronomy
Paperback. A dictionary of astronomy. Suitable for practical amateur astronomers, it provides a reference source for terms, techniques, instruments, formulas and processes for practising observers, both amateur and professional. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 920.
The purpose of this book is two-fold. Firstly to provide a handy quick source of ref erence of the terms, techniques, instruments, formulas, processes, etc. , for practising observers, whether it is their first look through someone else's small telescope, or whether they have spent decades building their own instruments, observing with them and are regularly producing results to rival those of the professionals. It is not principally aimed at professional observers, but in order to be sufficiently compre hensive for its intended audience, many entries have been included which will be relevant at that level. In particular though, the ... Read more
The purpose of this book is two-fold. Firstly to provide a handy quick source of ref erence of the terms, techniques, instruments, formulas, processes, etc. , for practising observers, whether it is their first look through someone else's small telescope, or whether they have spent decades building their own instruments, observing with them and are regularly producing results to rival those of the professionals. It is not principally aimed at professional observers, but in order to be sufficiently compre hensive for its intended audience, many entries have been included which will be relevant at that level. In particular though, the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781852335595
SKU
V9781852335595
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Astronomy
From the reviews: "This publication is wide-ranging with over 1,800 entries and 273 illustrations. It also provides web addresses for relevant organizations … . There are extensive appendices including the Messier and Caldwell catalogues, relevant addresses of organizations and even the Greek alphabet. … it is undoubtedly an invaluable reference tool for the dedicated practical ... Read more