How to Use an Astronomical Telescope. a Beginner's Guide to Observing the Cosmos

by James Muirden

Astronomy has never been a more popular pastime than it is today. The increased availability of less expensive, more powerful, and more sophisticated telescopes has given rise to a new generation of stargazers. And for these beginning astronomers here is the comprehensive book covering everything from the difficult task of selecting an instrument to the equally daunting choices that arise when a telescope is turned to the heavens. Renowned British astronomer and author James Muirden takes the fledgling astronomer by the hand in his new book, offering tips * the purchase, assembly, and orientation of your new telescope * how to observe and chart the Sun, Moon, planets, stars and comets * how to investigate the deep-sky objects -- clusters, nebulae, and other galaxies beyond the Milky Way The final chapter, "Windows into Space," explores ten carefully selected regions featuring noteworthy examples of double stars, galaxies, and nebulae, as well as more obscure

Genres: Astronomy, Science, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

James Muirden has written some thirty books on astronomy and space, in addition to A "Rhyming History of Britain" and "Shakespeare Well-Versed." He has also been a film reviewer and telescope maker. He lives with his wife and children in Devon, England.

Reviews

[Andrea Pérez · Rating 3 out of 5]

En realidad es un 3.5, ya que había información relevante, que de verdad captó totalmente mi atención, y otra que en realidad no me interesaba y pensaba muchas veces en adelantar el libro hasta los tema que si me llamaran la atención. En conclusión, fue un sube y baja de emociones, pero la balanza apunta más a que si me gusto el libro y lo recomiendo.