Celestial Objects For Common Telescopes (1881) - Softcover

Webb, Thomas William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1164600389 ISBN 13: 9781164600381

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Celestial Objects For Common Telescopes is a book written by Thomas William Webb and first published in 1881. The book is a comprehensive guide to the observation and study of celestial objects using a common telescope. It provides detailed information on a wide range of celestial objects including stars, planets, nebulae, and galaxies, and offers practical advice on how to observe them with a telescope. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an introduction to astronomy and telescopes, including a brief history of astronomy and an overview of the different types of telescopes available. The second part focuses on the different types of celestial objects that can be observed with a telescope, including stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and comets. Each type of object is described in detail, with information on their physical properties, location in the sky, and how to observe them with a telescope. The third part of the book provides practical advice on observing celestial objects with a telescope, including tips on selecting the right telescope, setting it up, and using it to observe the night sky. There is also a section on astrophotography, including information on how to take photographs of celestial objects using a telescope. Overall, Celestial Objects For Common Telescopes is a valuable resource for amateur astronomers and anyone interested in observing and studying the night sky. It provides a wealth of information on celestial objects and practical advice on how to observe them with a telescope, making it an essential guide for anyone looking to explore the wonders of the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About this title

Book Description

This 1859 astronomy guide gave amateur stargazers important directions on the use of the telescope and constituted an invaluable field guide to the heavens. It continued to be popular for decades following its initial publication and remains a classic work in the field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1164600389
• ISBN 13: 9781164600381
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 524