Celestial Objects For Common Telescopes (1881)

Webb, Thomas William

ISBN 10: 116480958X / ISBN 13: 9781164809586

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Celestial Objects For Common Telescopes (1881)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 116480958X
• ISBN 13: 9781164809586
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Celestial Objects For Common Telescopes is a comprehensive guide to the night sky and the celestial objects that can be observed with a basic telescope. The book was written by Thomas William Webb and first published in 1881. It is considered a classic work in the field of amateur astronomy.The book begins with an introduction to the basics of astronomy, including the movement of the stars, the phases of the moon, and the planets in our solar system. It then goes on to describe the different types of telescopes and how to use them to observe the night sky.The main section of the book is a detailed guide to the various celestial objects that can be observed with a telescope, including stars, galaxies, nebulae, and clusters. Each object is described in detail, with information on its location, size, brightness, and other characteristics. The book also includes detailed maps and diagrams to help readers locate these objects in the sky.In addition to the guide to celestial objects, the book also includes chapters on astronomical photography and the history of astronomy. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for amateur astronomers and anyone interested in the wonders of the night sky.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.

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.