Practical guide to all the things that can be seen in the night skyAdvice on using and buying binoculars and telescopesSeasonal star maps and glossaryInternet links to exciting websitesPictures to dow
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Despite light and industrial pollution, astronomy from urban areas can still be a rewarding hobby. Denis Berthier's practical guide enables amateur astronomers in towns and cities to observe and phot
This book is filling a gap in the astronomy-related literature by providing a set of chapters not only of direct interest to astronomy communication, but also well beyond it. The experts contributing
Binoculars have, for many, long been regarded as an “entry level” observational tool, and relatively few have used them as a serious observing instrument. This is changing! Many people appreciate the
Fundamental Astronomy is a well-balanced, comprehensive introduction to classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the tex
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