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The Urban Astronomer: A Practical Guide for Observers in Cities and Suburbs |
| Wiley Science Editions |
| Gregory L. Matloff |
| A complete guide for the amateur astronomer living in an urban or suburban center… The Urban Astronomer If you think a trip to the country is necessary to observe celestial objects, take a second look. Viewing the sky from an urban location can be just as fun and educational — if you know how to go about it. The Urban Astronomer shows amateur and more advanced astronomers the best ways and times to observe celestial objects from a city or suburban environment. Complete with detailed illustrations, The Urban Astronomer:*Shows readers how to overcome the special problems of viewing the sky from cities and suburbs, such as light pollution*Describes in detail those objects most easily viewed from a city location*Includes many sky activities that can be enjoyed by novice and experienced urban astronomers*Provides helpful tips and checklists for preparing your own stargazing outing*Covers objects for naked-eye observation as well as those that need binoculars or telescopes and describes the best equipment for the urban stargazer
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| Cloth Bound |
224 Pages, 7 x 10 in.
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0471531421
$40.00 |
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