Excerpt from Astronomy Without a Telescope: A Guide to the Constellations, and Introduction to the Study of the Heavens With the Unassisted Sight
HE last quarter of a century has seen a striking increase in the size and efficiency of astronomical telescopes. These have opened. Up new fields of great interest; but in the widespread attention which they have attracted there is some danger lest it should be forgotten that there are fields for which the primary instrument of all, the unassisted human eye, is still available, and to which it alone is adapted, fields which even yet are far from being exhausted.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers novel methods for astronomers who lack telescopes to make meaningful observations and contribute to scientific knowledge. Beginning with constellation identification, the author guides readers through observation and documentation of accessible celestial phenomena, including meteors, solar phenomena, the Milky Way, and aurorae. The book's primary focus is astronomy without a telescope. Historically, this book revisits the importance of naked-eye astronomy, which was practiced for thousands of years before the telescope was invented. The author highlights that even today, some areas of astronomy remain best suited for observation without a telescope and are often overlooked due to the dominance of large, powerful telescopes in modern astronomy. Thematic ideas presented in the book include the significance of naked-eye observation in understanding our place in the universe, the importance of recording observations for scientific purposes, and the enduring interest in the night sky that has existed throughout human history. The author stresses that while large telescopes have opened up new avenues for astronomical research, there are still valuable contributions to be made with minimal equipment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330260449_0
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