An Introduction to Practical Astronomy

by Brian W. Jones

The essential guide for Practical astronomy for amateur star gazers. Features data charts and special observation sections detailing what can be seen with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes. Illustrated with specially commissioned diagrams, star charts and spectacular full-colour observatory and space-probe photographs.

Genres: Science

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Le · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting and comprehensive read but I think it has its audience confused. At points it’s written as if it was talking to school children, at others the science is so complex it’s baffling.