Touring the Universe through Binoculars
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"Touring the Universe through Binoculars" by Philip S. Harrington is a book focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for readers interested in this subject.
This comprehensive work takes you on a personal tour of the universe using nothing more than a pair of binoculars. More comprehensive than any book currently available, it starts with Earth's nearest neighbor, the moon, and then goes on to explore each planet in the solar system, asteroids, meteors, comets and the sun. Following this, the reader is whisked away into deep space to explore celestial bodies including stars that are known and many sights less familiar. The final chapter includes a detailed atlas of deep-sky objects visible through binoculars. The appendices include guidance on how to buy, care for and maintain astronomical binoculars, tips and hints on using them, and detailed information on several home-made binocular mounts.
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"Touring the Universe through Binoculars" by Philip S. Harrington is a book focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for readers interested in this subject.
Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System
Author: Philip S. Harrington
Who this is for:
- Students
- Educators
- Interested readers
Why this book matters: It offers useful subject matter and structured coverage for readers looking to explore the topic in more depth.
This comprehensive work takes you on a personal tour of the universe using nothing more than a pair of binoculars. More comprehensive than any book currently available, it starts with Earth's nearest neighbor, the moon, and then goes on to explore each planet in the solar system, asteroids, meteors, comets and the sun. Following this, the reader is whisked away into deep space to explore celestial bodies including stars that are known and many sights less familiar. The final chapter includes a detailed atlas of deep-sky objects visible through binoculars. The appendices include guidance on how to buy, care for and maintain astronomical binoculars, tips and hints on using them, and detailed information on several home-made binocular mounts.
| Author | Philip S. Harrington |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Published | 1990-10-18 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780471513377 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 308 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Deep Sky & Solar System |
| Series | Wiley Science Editions |
Format: Paperback
Length: 308 pages
Language: English
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