A Beginner's Star-Book, an Easy Guide to the Stars and to the Astronomical, Uses of the Opera-Glass, the Field-Glass and the Telescope (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: A Beginner's Star-Book, an Easy Guide to the Stars and to the Astronomical, Uses of the Opera-Glass, the Field-Glass and the Telescope (Classic Reprint)
Author: Kelvin McKready
ISBN: 9780331609103

Kelvin McKready

9780331609103: A Beginner's Star-Book, an Easy Guide to the Stars and to the Astronomical, Uses of the Opera-Glass, the Field-Glass and the Telescope (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 033160910X ISBN 13: 9780331609103

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A Beginner's Star-Book is a practical, beginner‑friendly guide to the night sky.

It invites general readers to observe the heavens with clear, explicit instructions, without assuming advanced math or prior training.

The book combines practical observing tips with accessible maps, tools, and lists. It covers how to use opera-glasses and field-glasses, how to choose a telescope, and how to map the Moon, planets, and star groups for easy viewing. It emphasizes hands‑on experience and steady, sober explanations, making astronomy approachable for classrooms and independent learners alike.

How to observe with simple instruments and how to interpret star maps and key‑maps.
Practical guidance on planning night charts, timing, and finding telescopic objects.
Structured sections on the Solar System, the Moon, and the stars, with beginner‑level explanations.
An observer’s catalog of objects to seek and user‑friendly notes on using aids and charts.

Ideal for readers new to astronomy or those who want a solid, hands‑on introduction that connects observation with the sky itself.

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