The Observational Amateur Astronomer (Practical Astronomy) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0387198997 ISBN 13: 9780387198996

Publisher: Copernicus Books, 1995

Synopsis

This celebrity editor has brought together noted professional and amateur astronomers to submit chapters on their particular field of expertise, each describing how to observe a different class of object. The whole range of possibilities within reach of a small astronomical telescope is covered, from the moon to deep space. The book also shows how to gain the most enjoyment from a telescope, as well as its use for formal scientific observations, since astronomy is one of the few remaining areas of science where useful work can be carried out by non-professionals.
The ideal companion to The Modern Amateur Astronomer.

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Review

"The strength of the book lies in the expertise of the text. If you are at that stage in amateur astronomy where youre wondering which path to follow, I'm sure you will find inspiration from this book." - David Graham, Popular Astronomy "(Moore) is to be congratulated upon producing an up to date and enjoyable guide to observational astronomy" J. of the British Astronomical Association

About this edition

• Publisher: Copernicus Books
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0387198997
• ISBN 13: 9780387198996
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280
• Editor: Moore Patrick