Astronomy Without a Telescope: A Guide to the Constellations (Classic Reprint)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

1330260449 / 9781330260449

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Print on Demand. This book offers novel methods for astronomers who lack telescopes to make meaningful observations and contribute to scientific knowledge. Beginning with constellation identification, the author guides readers through observation and documentation of accessible celestial phenomena, including meteors, solar phenomena, the Milky Way, and aurorae. The book's primary focus is astronomy without a telescope. Historically, this book revisits the importance of naked-eye astronomy, which was practiced for thousands of years before the telescope was invented. The author highlights that even today, some areas of astronomy remain best suited for observation without a telescope and are often overlooked due to the dominance of large, powerful telescopes in modern astronomy. Thematic ideas presented in the book include the significance of naked-eye observation in understanding our place in the universe, the importance of recording observations for scientific purposes, and the enduring interest in the night sky that has existed throughout human history. The author stresses that while large telescopes have opened up new avenues for astronomical research, there are still valuable contributions to be made with minimal equipment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Titolo
Astronomy Without a Telescope: A Guide to the Constellations (Classic Reprint)
Autore
E. Walter Maunder
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2018
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1330260449
ISBN 13
9781330260449
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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