Pleasures Of The Telescope

By Garrett P. Serviss

Book Overview

Pleasures of the Telescope is a book written by Garrett P. Serviss, an American astronomer and popular science writer. The book is a comprehensive guide to amateur astronomy and provides a detailed description of the various telescopes and other equipment used in observing the night sky. The author also discusses the different celestial objects that can be observed, such as planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae, and provides tips on how to locate and identify them. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both novice and experienced astronomers. It also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers better understand the concepts discussed. Overall, Pleasures of the Telescope is an informative and engaging book that is sure to inspire readers to explore the wonders of the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116377040X
• ISBN13: 9781163770405
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"