Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes: Practical Amateur Astronomy Volume 2

by Michael A. Covington

Based on field notes made by Michael Covington throughout his career as an amateur astronomer, this guide covers both the traditional and novel approaches to studying the night sky. In addition to the more standard techniques, it discusses the latest modern resources available to today's astronomer, such as personal computers, the internet, and computerized telescopes. Covington includes practical advice on site selection and weather; detailed instructions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521524199
• ISBN13: 9780521524193
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.5"