The Star Guide: A List Of The Most Remarkable Celestial Objects Visible With Small Telescopes (1886)

By Latimer Clark

Book Overview

The Star Guide: A List Of The Most Remarkable Celestial Objects Visible With Small Telescopes is a book written by Latimer Clark and published in 1886. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the most notable celestial objects that can be seen using small telescopes. It includes information on stars, planets, constellations, and other celestial bodies that can be observed from Earth. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific type of celestial object. It begins with an introduction to astronomy and telescopes, followed by a section on the moon and its features. The next section covers the planets visible from Earth, including Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, and provides detailed information on their orbits, sizes, and characteristics. The book also includes sections on comets, meteors, and other celestial phenomena, as well as a guide to the constellations visible in the night sky. Each section provides detailed descriptions of the objects, along with tips on how to observe them and what to look for. The Star Guide is a valuable resource for amateur astronomers and anyone interested in astronomy. It provides a wealth of information on the most remarkable celestial objects visible with small telescopes, making it an essential reference for anyone looking to explore the wonders of the night sky.With Their Positions For Every Tenth Day In The Year And Other Astronomical Information.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: 1167172981
• ISBN13: 9781167172984
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"