The Amateur Astronomers Handbook: A Guide to Exploring the Heavens

by James Muirden

Photographs, drawings, and charts supplement an elementary guide to successful astronomical observation

Genres: Astronomy, Science, Nonfiction

480 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

James Muirden has written some thirty books on astronomy and space, in addition to A "Rhyming History of Britain" and "Shakespeare Well-Versed." He has also been a film reviewer and telescope maker. He lives with his wife and children in Devon, England.

Reviews

[Mihir · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine as an introductory read. Limited relevancy to modern day astronomy and astrophotography due to advancements in technology.