The Modern Amateur Astronomer
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Published:16th Oct '95
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Along with its companion book, The Observational AmateurAstronomer, this is a comprehensive guide for every amateur astronomer who wants to do more than just stargaze. Each chapter has been written by a well-known professional or amateur astronomer, chosen for their specialist knowledge.Along with its companion book, The Observational AmateurAstronomer, this is a comprehensive guide for every amateur astronomer who wants to do more than just stargaze. Each chapter has been written by a well-known professional or amateur astronomer, chosen for their specialist knowledge. Topics range from buying a telescope (or making your own), via electronic equipment and accessories, to more technical aspects such as spectroscopy and astrophotography.
Patrick Moore has edited the book overall into his easy, comprehensible style - known to millions of television viewers.
"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
ISBN: 9783540199007
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 340g
166 pages
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995