Eight Easy Observing Projects for Amateur Astronomers: For Amateur Astronomers

Hendrickson, Nancy L.,Cortner, David

ISBN 10: 0913135275 / ISBN 13: 9780913135273

Published by Kalmbach Pub Co, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eight Easy Observing Projects for Amateur Astronomers: For Amateur Astronomers
• Publisher: Kalmbach Pub Co
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0913135275
• ISBN 13: 9780913135273
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Experience the joy of astronomy with tips on getting started with binoculars and telescopes, what to observe, and how to track and photograph sky objects. By David Cortner and Nancy L. Hendrickson. 7 3/8 x 9 7/8; 160 pgs.; over 90 b&w and color photos; softcover.

Review

>From a complete list of the best deep-sky objects for binoculars to starhopping and splitting stars with a small telescope, amateur astronomers of all experience levels will find challenging activities for their hobby described step-by-step in an easy, accessible style. Readers will also learn how to convert a small, department store telescope into a useful instrument for the Sun, Moon, and double stars; how to keep astronomical notes, from a pen-and-pencil journal to an elaborate electronic notebook; how to follow the astronomical observations of Lewis and Clark, and much more! Eight Easy Observing Projects is a great "hands-on" introduction to the fun, as well as the science, of astronomy! -- Midwest Book Review