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Title:
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The backyard astronomer's guide
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Authors:
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Terence Dickinson, Author ;
Alan Dyer, Author
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Material Type:
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book
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Edition statement:
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Rev. 3rd ed.
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Publisher:
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[S.l.] : Firefly Books, 2008
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-1-55407-344-3
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Format:
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368 p. / ill. (chiefly col.), (col. ports.) / 29 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 362-364) and index.
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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QB64
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Subjects:
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Astronomy--Amateurs' manuals
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Description:
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Discusses the practical aspects of stargazing, including how to choose appropriate equipment, contending with light pollution, taking successful photographs of galaxies and nebulas, and selecting an observing site.
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Contents note:
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Amateur astronomy comes of age -- Binoculars for the beginner and the serious observer -- Telescopes for recreational astronomy -- Essential accessories : eyepieces and filters -- The backyard guide 'accessory catalog' -- Using your new telescope -- The naked-eye sky -- Observing conditions : your site and light pollution -- Observing the moon, sun and comets -- Observing the planets -- Finding your way around the sky -- Exploring the deep sky -- Digital astrophotography -- High-tech astronomy -- Polar alignment, collimation and cleaning -- The Milky Way atlas / by Glenn LeDrew -- Epilogue.
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Format :
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In print
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