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Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope Robin Scagell

Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope By Robin Scagell

Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope by Robin Scagell


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Summary

Discusses what to expect from a telescope and how to choose the right one. This book offers explanations of how they work and how to progress from first-time user to hobby observer. It also offers practical help for setting up and using different telescopes, and provides lists of objects to look at with different sizes of telescopes.

Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope Summary

Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope by Robin Scagell

This new edition of "Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope" has been fully revised and updated to include the latest telescopes and accessories on the market. The book reveals what to expect from a telescope and how to choose the right one. It gives straightforward explanations of how they work, and how to progress from first-time user to hobby observer. In addition, it gives practical help for setting up and using any telescope, and provides lists of objects to look at with different sizes of telescope, from both town and country, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novae and supernovae, nebulae and galaxies. Aimed principally at newcomers to astronomy of all ages, who would like to begin observing for themselves, "Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope" describes the full range of telescopes that are internationally available, with examples of objects to observe from both northern and southern hemispheres. It also gives informative advice about suitable accessories, such as eyepieces and filters, plus suggestions for astrophotography using cameras, CCDs and web cams. The guidance given is appropriate for all observing conditions. The book also includes a glossary of technical terms and an index, making it even easier for the beginner to use and understand.

About Robin Scagell

Robin Scagell is Vice President of Britain's Society for Popular Astronomy. He is the author of several popular astronomy books, and has contributed to many other publications. He often appears on television, commenting on events in space and astronomy, and runs an astronomical picture agency.

Additional information

GOR002904081
9780540090235
0540090239
Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope by Robin Scagell
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Octopus Publishing Group
2009-06-01
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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