Scientific American the Amateur Astronomer
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"Scientific American the Amateur Astronomer" by Shawn Carlson, Scientific American is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
From the longest running column in Scientific American's history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomers For over seventy years, ""The Amateur Scientist"" column in Scientific American has helped people explore their world and make original discoveries. This collection of both classic and recent articles presents projects for amateur astronomers at all levels. Hands-on astronomy fans will find how to build inexpensive astronomical instruments using ordinary shop-tools. From making a telescope to predicting satellite orbits to detecting the chemical composition of faraway stars, this book has something for everyone interested in practical astronomy.
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"Scientific American the Amateur Astronomer" by Shawn Carlson, Scientific American is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: General Astronomy
Author: Shawn Carlson, Scientific American
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.
From the longest running column in Scientific American's history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomers For over seventy years, ""The Amateur Scientist"" column in Scientific American has helped people explore their world and make original discoveries. This collection of both classic and recent articles presents projects for amateur astronomers at all levels. Hands-on astronomy fans will find how to build inexpensive astronomical instruments using ordinary shop-tools. From making a telescope to predicting satellite orbits to detecting the chemical composition of faraway stars, this book has something for everyone interested in practical astronomy.
| Author | Shawn Carlson, Scientific American |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Published | 2000-12 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781630261610 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | General Astronomy |
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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