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The Modern Amateur Astronomer
. Ed(S): Moore, Cbe, Dsc, Fras, Sir Patrick
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Description for The Modern Amateur Astronomer
Paperback. This is a comprehensive guide for amateur astronomers who want to do more than star-gaze. Each chapter is authored by a well-known amateur and covers a variety of topics ranging from principles of calculation, through electronics in astronomy, to societies and international co-operation. Editor(s): Moore, CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 166 pages, 383 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
Here is a comprehensive guide for every amateur astronomer who hopes to do more than just star-gaze. If you already own an astronomical telescope and want to know how to use it to the best effect, or if you are thinking about buying one and are wondering where to start, then this is the book for you. Each chapter deals with a different topic, and each has been written by a professional or amateur astronomer who has been chosen by Patrick Moore as an expert in his speciality. Topics range from buying a telescope (or making your own), through electronic ... Read more
Here is a comprehensive guide for every amateur astronomer who hopes to do more than just star-gaze. If you already own an astronomical telescope and want to know how to use it to the best effect, or if you are thinking about buying one and are wondering where to start, then this is the book for you. Each chapter deals with a different topic, and each has been written by a professional or amateur astronomer who has been chosen by Patrick Moore as an expert in his speciality. Topics range from buying a telescope (or making your own), through electronic ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
Series
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Number of Pages
166
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540199007
SKU
V9783540199007
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for The Modern Amateur Astronomer
"This volume is worth a place on any experienced observers bookshelf. It is for the amateur astronomer of today, encompassing a wide range of subjects and an excellent reference. It is well worth the money." - Popular Astronomy