The Sky Observer's Guide

by R. Newton Mayall

Other authorsJerome Wyckoff, John Polgreen (Illustrator), Margaret Mayall
Paperback, 2002

Status

Available

Publication

Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press (2002)

Description

Discusses how to select and use binoculars and telescopes, how to observe planets, meteors, comets, and other celestial bodies, and how to use star charts.

Language

Physical description

160 p.; 6 inches

ISBN

1582381550 / 9781582381558

Local notes

Filled with practical information for the amateur astronomer, this Golden Guide explains:
-How to select and use binoculars and telescopes
-How to best observe stars, the moon, planets, comets, meteors, and other celestial objects
-How to use star charts
Profusely illustrated with photographs, diagrams, charts, and tables, this guide is recommended by leading astronomers.
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