The Observational Amateur Astronomer by Patrick Moore

The Observational Amateur Astronomer by Patrick Moore

Patrick Moore has pulled together a group of professional and amateur astronomers, each an expert in a particular field, to describe how to observe every category of object that is within reach of an astronomical telescope of modest size. Each chapter deals with a different class of object, covering the whole range of possibilities from the Moon, planets and stars to more specialised observations of comets, novae, and meteors. If you own - or are thinking of buying - an astronomical telescope, here is the book that will help you get the most enjoyment out of it. It also explains how best to use your telescope for proper scientific observations, for astronomy is one of the few remaining areas of science where a lot of useful work can be carried out by non-professionals. A companion book, The Modern Amateur Astronomer, deals with the non-observational aspects of astronomy, from buying a telescope (or making your own), through electronic equipment and accessories, to more technical aspects such as spectroscopy and astrophotography.

"The strength of the book lies in the expertise of the textIf you are at that stage in amateur astronomy where youre wondering which path to follow, I'm sure you will find inspiration from this book." - David Graham, Popular Astronomy "(Moore) is to be congratulated upon producing an up to date and enjoyable guide to observational astronomy" J. of the British Astronomical Association

Clement Clarke Moore was an American writer and educator who lived from 1779 to 1863. His poem An Account of a Visit from St. was written in response to a visit from St. The Night Before holiday was initially published anonymously in 1823 and has since become a Christmas classic. The narrative was created for his six children as a Christmas present. Moore died in his summer home in Newport, Rhode Island, where he had lived for most of his life.

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ISBN 13	9783540198994
ISBN 10	3540198997
Title	The Observational Amateur Astronomer
Author	Patrick Moore
Series	The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Year published	1995-10-16
Number of pages	280
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.