The Urban Astronomer
A Practical Guide for Observers in Cities and Suburbs
Published on 22. July 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-471-53143-2 (ISBN)
Description
This handbook for the amateur astronomer describes all stellar objects that can be seen from city locations, as well as the best times for viewing. The text explains how to overcome problems associated with urban viewing, such as pollution, and provides advice on buying binoculars and telescopes.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 175 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-53143-2 (9780471531432)
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Content
Are Those Lights in the Skies Stars?; Patterns in the Sky; Astronomer's Eyes; Goddess of the Night; Wandering Stars: The Planets of Our Solar System; Unusual Stars; To View the Sun--and the Dragon That Stalks It; Visitors in the Sky; Chapter References and Notes; Resources for the Urban Astronomer: To See Farther; Glossary of Astronomical Terms; Appendices; Index.