Telescopes and Techniques: An Introduction to Practical AstronomyChris Kitchin has written an easy-to-read book explaining how to use a small telescope and how to find your way around the sky. Covering all the basic topics--telescopes, optics, positions and motion, observing, and instruments--Telescopes and Techniques has been designed as an introduction for anyone wanting a firm grounding in the essentials of astronomy. Whether you are an amateur astronomer, an undergraduate student, or just someone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject, Telescopes and Techniques is an ideal place to start. This new edition of Telescopes and Techniques is updated for technical changes in astronomical instrumentation. |
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Telescopes and Techniques: An Introduction to Practical Astronomy C. R. Kitchin Limited preview - 2012 |
Telescopes and Techniques: An Introduction to Practical Astronomy Christopher R. Kitchin No preview available - 2012 |
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