New Horizons in Amateur Astronomy: How to Search for Meteors, Planets, Galaxies, Variable Stars, Comets, Satellites, Novas, and More

By Grant Fjermedal

Book Overview

The author introduces the reader to the growing cult community of amateur stargazers, then presents a wide range of solo and group observation projects that require only simple binoculars, hand-held telescopes, or computer/telescope linkage. 60 star maps and photos.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399514864
• ISBN13: 9780399514869
• Release Date: February 1989
• Publisher: Perigee Books
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 5.0"