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A Handbook of Descriptive and Practical Astronomy

A Handbook of Descriptive and Practical Astronomy

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"A Handbook of Descriptive and Practical Astronomy" by George Frederick Chambers is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

A best-seller for decades, this classic 1861 work was an indispensable guide for the Victorian amateur astronomer.

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Best For: Victorian amateur astronomers and those interested in historical astronomy methods
Focus: descriptive and practical aspects of astronomy observation
Covers: techniques and equipment used in 19th-century astronomy
Why It Matters: provides insight into historical practices and tools in astronomy, reflecting the development of observational methods

"A Handbook of Descriptive and Practical Astronomy" by George Frederick Chambers is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Equipment & Methods

Author: George Frederick Chambers

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

A best-seller for decades, this classic 1861 work was an indispensable guide for the Victorian amateur astronomer.

AuthorGeorge Frederick Chambers
PublisherCambridge University Press
Published2010-06-17
ISBN-139781108014755
BindingPaperback
Pages646
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsNature
TopicEquipment & Methods
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Astronomy

Format: Paperback

Length: 646 pages

Language: English

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