Compendium of Practical Astronomy

Roth Gunter Dietmar

ISBN 10: 0387562737 / ISBN 13: 9780387562735

Published by Springer, 1994

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pp. 1292. Seller Inventory # 183123803

Bibliographic Details

Title: Compendium of Practical Astronomy

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 1994

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used

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Synopsis:

Several decades have elapsed since the publication of any similar book in the German language. The lack of such a book has been felt keenly by all friends of astronomy. In our space age, astronomical knowledge arouses public interest more and more. Practical observation at the telescope depends more than anything else on such knowledge. The educational value of such a training is undisputed. On the other hand, the work of the amateur astronomer can also contribute essentially to the work of the professionals. It is from these points of view that this handbook aims to help with versatile advice. At the same time, the book intends to show the wide range of applied astronomy, as it presents itself to the friend of the stars; in mathematical-physical fields, in precision mechanics and optics, and last but not least in the area of social relations. Beyond the circle of amateur astronomers the book is addressed to lecturers, teachers, students and pupils. It wishes to serve them as a guide to "astronomical experiments", which we suggest should be performed in primary and secondary schools, specialist colleges, and extramural courses.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German