How to Use an Astronomical Telescope: A beginner's guide to observing the cosmos by Muirden, James (1988) Paperback

Muirden, James

ISBN 10: 0671477447 / ISBN 13: 9780671477448

Published by Simon & Schuster, 1988

About this Item

Minor corner bumping. Light edge wear to the dust jacket that is now in a protective sleeve. Pages toned with age. Otherwise a clean, unmarked copy.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1581116021684

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Use an Astronomical Telescope: A beginner's guide to observing the cosmos by Muirden, James (1988) Paperback
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0671477447
• ISBN 13: 9780671477448
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science

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Synopsis

Astronomy has never been a more popular pastime than it is today. The increased availability of less expensive, more powerful, and more sophisticated telescopes has given rise to a new generation of stargazers. And for these beginning astronomers here is the comprehensive book covering everything from the difficult task of selecting an instrument to the equally daunting choices that arise when a telescope is turned to the heavens. Renowned British astronomer and author James Muirden takes the fledgling astronomer by the hand in his new book, offering tips on: * the purchase, assembly, and orientation of your new telescope * how to observe and chart the Sun, Moon, planets, stars and comets * how to investigate the deep-sky objects -- clusters, nebulae, and other galaxies beyond the Milky Way The final chapter, "Windows into Space," explores ten carefully selected regions featuring noteworthy examples of double stars, galaxies, and nebulae, as well as more obscure

From the Back Cover

For the beginning astronomer here is a comprehensive book covering everything from the difficult task of selecting an instrument to the equally daunting choices that arise when a telescope is turned to the heavens.