Ryan, Sean G.
Visual Astronomy with a Small Telescope
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032812892
- author:
- Ryan, Sean G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- CRC Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 180
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Astronomy & Space, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Visual Astronomy with a Small Telescope is a practical guide for those who have acquired their first telescope and want to make the most of it. This book explains how the optics of the telescope function, helping readers understand what their instrument can do and how eyepieces should be selected and used.
It covers various types of astronomical objects, their astrophysical significance, and how to observe them using a small telescope. The book includes 43 detailed charts and describes 380 objects suitable for visual observation with a telescope, making it easy to locate them without needing a computer-controlled telescope.
This guide is ideal for anyone looking to successfully observe the Universe with their new telescope and kick-start a life-long interest in star-gazing.
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