""The Telescope: A Familiar Sketch"" is a book written by Mrs. Ward in 1869 that provides a comprehensive guide to using a small telescope. The book is designed to be accessible to beginners and provides a special notice of objects that can be seen through a small telescope. It covers a wide range of topics including the history of telescopes, how to use and maintain a telescope, and the different types of objects that can be observed in the night sky. The book is an excellent resource for amateur astronomers and anyone interested in exploring the wonders of the universe.With A Detail Of The Most Interesting Discoveries Which Have Been Made With The Assistance Of Powerful Telescopes, Concerning The Phenomena Of The Heavenly Bodies.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.
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