Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes

Michael A Covington

ISBN 10: 0521524199 / ISBN 13: 9780521524193

Edité par Cambridge University Press, New York, NY, 2002

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Cambridge University Press, New York. 2002. Softcover/Trade Wraps. Stated First Published 2002. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Near Fine; light rubbing to wraps. No DJ. Pictorial card stock wraps. Wraps are not bent or folded; spine is not creased or split; text is secure in binding. 268 pp tall 8vo. Amateur astronomy is entering a new and exciting era, and this completely modern and up-to-date guidebook has been written for those star gazers who wish to make the most of the latest technology. This guide covers both the traditional and novel approaches to studying the night sky. It discusses more-standard techniques and the latest modern resources available such as computerized telescopes. A clean very presentable copy. N° de réf. du vendeur 018411

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Titre : Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes

Éditeur : Cambridge University Press, New York, NY

Date d'édition : 2002

Reliure : Soft cover

Etat : Near Fine

Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket

Edition : 1st Edition

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Book by Covington Michael A

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Based on field notes made by the author during his own career as an amateur astronomer, this unique guide covers both the traditional and novel approaches to studying the night sky. In addition to the more standard techniques, it discusses the latest modern resources available to today's astronomer, such as personal computers, the Internet, and computerized telescopes. It includes practical advice on aspects such as site selection and weather; provides the reader with detailed instructions for observing the Sun, Moon, planets, and all types of deep-sky objects; and it introduces newer specialities such as satellite observing and the use of astronomical databases. The book concludes with detailed information about 200 stars, clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, suitable for viewing with modest-sized telescopes under suburban conditions. Written to complement How to Use a Computerized Telescope, this book will also appeal to astronomers with more traditional equipment.