This book covers the "why," "how," and "what" of astronomy under light-polluted skies. The prospective city-based observer is told why to observe from home (there are hundreds of spectacular objects to be seen from the average urban site),how to observe the city sky (telescopes,accessories,and moderns techniques),and what to observe. About half of the book is devoted to describing "tours" of the sky,with physical and observational descriptions,at-the-eyepiece drawings,and photographs.
Publisher: Springer London LtdISBN: 9781846282164Number of pages: 290Weight: 462 gDimensions: 235 x 155 mmEdition: 2006 ed.
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"The Urban Astronomer's Guide seeks to debunk and a convincing job it does too....a useful introduction to astronomy in general and a helpful guide to anyone,urban or otherwise,thinking of buying or upgrading their equipment....The Urban Astronomers Guide brings serious deep space observation right to where you can get the most out of it - your own back yard." (Ray Bradfield,Astronomy and Space,February,2008)
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