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Cambridge University Press, 2000. First edition. Softcover. New. This unique guide covers both traditional and novel aspects of studying the night sky. In addition to the more standard techniques, it discusses the latest modern resources available to today`s astronomer, including personal computers, the Internet, and computerized telescopes. It offers practical advice and detailed instructions for observing the Sun, Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects; and it introduces newer specialities such as satellite observing and the use of astronomical databases. The book concludes with detailed information about 200 celestial objects, suitable for viewing with modest-sized telescopes under suburban conditions. Contents Preface Part I. Amateur Astronomy: 1. Using this book effectively 2. Observing sites and conditions 3. The Moon, the Sun, and eclipses 4. The planets 5. Comets, asteroids (minor planets), and artificial satellites 6. Constellations 7. Stars - identification, nomenclature, and maps 8. Stars - physical properties 9. Double and multiple stars 10. Variable stars 11. Clusters, nebulae, and galaxies Part II. Celestial Objects for Suburban Telescopes: 12. Celestial objects for suburban telescopes 13. The January-February sky (R.A. 6h-10h) 14. The March-April sky (R.A. 10h-14h) 15. The May-June sky (R.A. 14h-18h) 16. The July-August sky (R.A. 18h-22h) 17. The September-October sky (R.A. 22h-2h) 18. The November-December sky (R.A. 2h-6h) Part III. Appendices: A. Converting decimal minutes to seconds B. Precession from 1950 to 2000 C. Julian date, 2001���2015. Printed Pages: 281. NA
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