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Visual Astronomy in the Suburbs: A Guide to Spectacular Viewing (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)

By Antony Cooke

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
1852337079, 9781852338473, 9781852337070
LCC
QB63.C694 2003
Open Library ID
OL8974355M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6415741 bytes)
Edition
1st Edition.
Pages
268\268
Topic
Physics Astronomy
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The only practical guide to observing truly spectacular astronomical objects from less than perfect locations. The only book to deal in depth with the application of image intensifiers to real-time astronomy. Gives advice on viewing objects, and on making realistic images by drawing or video. Includes extensive catalogs of spectacular objects that can be seen from suburban sites in both hemispheres.

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