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How to Use an Astronomical Telescope: A Beginner's Guide to Observing the Cosmos
How to Use an Astronomical Telescope A Beginner's Guide to Observing the Cosmos
Author: James Muirden
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 instrumen...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780671477448
ISBN-10: 0671477447
Publication Date: 1/1988
Pages: 400
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Publisher: Simon Schuster
Book Type: Hardcover
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This is a great book as a starting place for would-be astronomers, especially if you are using a vintage telescope. It provides solid information on principles of astronomy without the technical distractions of more modern books that deal largely with computerized astronomy.


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