The Compendium of Practical Astronomy is unique. The practical astronomer,whether student,novice or accomplished amateur,will find this handbook the most comprehensive,up-to-date and detailed single guide to the subject available. It is based on Roth's celebrated German language handbook for amateur astronomers,which first appeared over 40 years ago.
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KGISBN: 9783540763772Number of pages: 712Weight: 1609 gDimensions: 235 x 191 mmEdition: 2009 ed.
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From the reviews:"This is a comprehensive work on practical astronomy. Excellent illustrations (127 in color) and a list'for further reading'with every chapter enhance this reference (available in print and online) that is valuable for amateur astronomers,students,and teachers. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Libraries serving lower-division undergraduates,faculty,and general readers."(M.-K. Hemenway,Choice,Vol. 47 (6),February,2010)
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