Introduction to Practical Astronomy

by Brian W. Jones

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555217281
• ISBN13: 9781555217280
• Release Date: August 1991
• Publisher: Booksales
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.9" x 11.3"

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The first part of the book introduces the reader to the regions of space closest to our own planet, with spread-by-spread guides to the planets of the solar system, including detailed survey of the moon and our star, the sun, and other astronomical bodies and phenomena such as asteroids, comets, meteors and aurorae. This section also discusses how to select binoculars and telescopes best suited for amateur purposes, The second part of the book moves out into space to take a detailed look at the constellations and the deep sky objects located within them. Six full-page star charts feature the north & south circumpolar stars, and constellations visible during the 4 seasons of the year.