The Urban Astronomer's Guide A Walking Tour of the Cosmos for City Sky Watchers
Many amateur astronomers live in urban and highly developed suburban areas, and many of them believe that they can’t observe deep-sky objects from such light-polluted locations. But it isn’t true. Given the right techniques, urban astronomers can routinely observe deep-sky objects night after night...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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London
Springer London
2006, 2006
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2006 |
Series: | The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Telescopes and Techniques
- The Whys and Hows of Urban Observing
- Telescopes for Urban Observers
- Accessories for Urban Observers
- Urban Observing Techniques and Projects
- Urban Observing Programs
- A Walking Tour of the Cosmos
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter