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9780071348041

Through the Telescope: A Guide for the Amateur Astronomer, Revised Edition

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  • ISBN13:

    9780071348041

  • ISBN10:

    0071348042

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1999-11-26
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill
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Summary

In the ten years since this award-winning book was originally written by Michael Porcellino, the field of astronomy and its discoveries has grown by leaps and bounds. From the astounding images sent back by the Hubble Space Telescope, to the bright comet Hale-Bopp from the fleet of Martian probes, to the long-distance explorations of the Moon, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn--the universe has become more accessible than ever. And thanks to this revised and thoroughly updated new edition by astronomer and science writer, Patricia Barnes-Svarney, anyone with an interest can delve into its wonders. From the very close up to the far reaches of space, THROUGH THE TELESCOPE presents a uniquely "user-friendly" view of the universe, and offers both novice and advanced amateur astronomers some of the best tools available to watch the nighttime skies. You'll learn all about: * Setting up a good, user-friendly telescope system * How to look at the universe in order to really see it * Upgrading your telescope for peak performance * How to spot a star cluster, a nebulaOuml;even a supernova * Forming your own network of amateur astronomers. Complete with a web site appendix and fully updated charts on eclipses and planetary oppositions well into the year 2000, this edition of an acclaimed book will be an invaluable users guide for aspiring astronomers entering the new millennium.

Author Biography

Patricia L. Barnes-Svarney is the author of more than twenty books on popular science for adults and children, as well as numerous articles in such journals as Popular Science, Air & Space, Astronomy, Final Frontier, Omni and Ad Astra. Her extensive background in the physical sciences includes degrees in Geology and Geography, and professional experience in astronomy, geomorphology, and physical oceanography.

Michael Porcellino was an amateur astronomer for more than 30 years, as well as an active member of the Chicago Astronomical Society, the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, and the American Association of Variable Star Observers. In addition to publishing extensively in the field of astronomy, he also scripted training films, manuals and brochures on the subject.

Table of Contents

The Amateur in Astronomy.

The Eye and Astronomy.

Binocular Astronomy.

Tools of the Astronomer.

Eyepieces and Mountings.

Finding Your Way Around the Sky.

Your First Night Out.

Observing the Moon.

Observing the Planets.

Observing Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors.

Observing Double Stars.

Observing Variable Stars.

Observing Deep-Sky Objects.

Observing the Sun.

The Amateur Experience.

Appendices:

A: Internet Links of Interest.

B: Astronomy Software and CD-ROMs.

C: Selected Groups for the Amateur Astronomer.

D: Upcoming Planetary Oppositions and Solar and Lunar Eclipses.

E: The Messier Catalog.

F: Deep-Sky Objects for the Telescope.

G: Double Stars for the Telescope.

H: Variable Stars for the Telescope.

I: Constellations Visible from 40 Degrees North.

J: The Greek Alphabet.

K: Astronomical Supplies.

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