Telescopes and Techniques : an Introduction to Practical Astronomy / by Christopher Robert Kitchin.
Chris Kitchin has written an easy-to-read book explaining how to use a small telescope and find your way around the sky. Covering all the basic topics - telescopes, optics, positions and motion, observing, and instruments - Telescopes and Techniques has been designed as an introduction for anyone wa...
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Full Text (via ProQuest) |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Springer London,
1995.
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| Series: | Practical astronomy.
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| Summary: | Chris Kitchin has written an easy-to-read book explaining how to use a small telescope and find your way around the sky. Covering all the basic topics - telescopes, optics, positions and motion, observing, and instruments - Telescopes and Techniques has been designed as an introduction for anyone wanting a firm grounding in the essentials of astronomy. Whether you are an amateur astronomer, an undergraduate student, or just someone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject, Telescopes and Techniques is an ideal place to start. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 204 pages 113 illustrations) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-190) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781447133704 1447133706 |
| ISSN: | 1431-9756 |