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Scientific American The Amateur Astronomer (Scientific American (Wiley))

By Scientific American

Book information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2000
ISBN
0471382825, 9780471382829, 9780471436997
Open Library ID
OL18351503M
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
3 MB (2677382 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
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Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

From the longest running column in Scientific American's history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomersFor over seventy years, "The Amateur Scientist" column in Scientific American has helped people explore their world and make original discoveries. This collection of both classic and recent articles presents projects for amateur astronomers at all levels. Hands-on astronomy fans will find how to build inexpensive astronomical instruments using ordinary shop-tools. From making a telescope to predicting satellite orbits to detecting the chemical composition of faraway stars, this book has something for everyone interested in practical astronomy.

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