9780521379458-0521379458-The Observer's Guide to Astronomy, Vol. 1 (Practical Astronomy Handbooks, Vol. 4)

The Observer's Guide to Astronomy, Vol. 1 (Practical Astronomy Handbooks, Vol. 4)

ISBN-13: 9780521379458
ISBN-10: 0521379458
Edition: 1
Author: Patrick Martinez
Publication date: 1994
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: Paperback 612 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780521379458
ISBN-10: 0521379458
Edition: 1
Author: Patrick Martinez
Publication date: 1994
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: Paperback 612 pages

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The Observer's Guide to Astronomy, Vol. 1 (Practical Astronomy Handbooks, Vol. 4) (ISBN-13: 9780521379458 and ISBN-10: 0521379458), written by authors Patrick Martinez, was published by Cambridge University Press in 1994. With an overall rating of 4.1 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent The Observer's Guide to Astronomy, Vol. 1 (Practical Astronomy Handbooks, Vol. 4) (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.34.

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This guide provides comprehensive practical information for both beginning and advanced amateur astronomers on how to make scientifically significant observations. The book explains in detail how to observe every conceivable astronomical object--from meteors to distant galaxies. It presents a wide variety of methods ranging from the simplest visual observations, such as making pencil drawings of the surface of the Moon, to the use of highly sophisticated equipment, such as CCD cameras and photoelectric photometers. It also explains how to record and catalog observations using recognized professional terminology and classification schemes. The volume's emphasis throughout is on giving amateur astronomers sound information to use at the telescope. The most effective and efficient techniques are presented so that observers can apply those that are most suitable to their own equipment and degree of experience. This comprehensive survey of practical methods of observation will develop the observational skills of the avid novice and will also satisfy the more demanding needs of the experienced amateur astronomer.

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