Through the Telescope: A Guide for the Amateur Astronomer, Revised Edition by Patricia Barnes-Svarney

Through the Telescope: A Guide for the Amateur Astronomer, Revised Edition by Patricia Barnes-Svarney

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An award-winning guide for the amateur astronomer--now completely revised and updated for the millennium.

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Through the Telescope: A Guide for the Amateur Astronomer, Revised Edition by Patricia Barnes-Svarney

An award-winning guide for the amateur astronomer--now completely revised and updated for the millennium.
Patricia L. Barnes-Svarney is the author of more than twenty books on popular science for adults and children, as well as numerous articles in such journals as Popular Science, Air & Space, Astronomy, Final Frontier,Omni and Ad Astra. Her extensive background in the physical sciences includes degrees in Geology and Geography, and professional experience in astronomy, geomorphology, and physical oceanography. Michael Porcellino (deceased) was an amateur astronomer for more than 30 years, as well as an active member of the Chicago Astronomical Society, the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, and the American Association of Variable Star Observers. In addition to publishing extensively in the field of astronomy, he also scripted training films, manuals and brochures on the subject.
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ISBN 13 9780071348041
ISBN 10 0071348042
Title Through the Telescope: A Guide for the Amateur Astronomer, Revised Edition
Author Patricia Barnes Svarney
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Year published 1999-12-16
Number of pages 309
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.