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Seeing in the Dark: How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of the Universe Paperback - 2003
by Timothy Ferris
America's finest science writer describes a major revolution sweeping astronomy, as amateur astronomers, in global networks linked by the Internet, make discoveries that are changing knowledge of the universe. The appendix includes star charts, observing lists, and a guide on how to get involved with the stars.
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In Seeing in the Dark, a poetic love letter to science and to the skies, Timothy Ferris invites us all to become stargazers. He recounts his own experiences as an enthralled lifelong amateur astronomer and reports from around the globe -- from England and Italy to the Florida Keys and the Chilean Andes -- on the revolution that's putting millions in touch with the night sky. In addition, Ferris offers an authoritative and engaging report on what's out there to be seen -- what Saturn, the Ring nebula, the Silver Coin galaxy, and the Virgo supercluster really are and how to find them. The appendix includes star charts, observing lists, and a guide on how to get involved in astronomy.
Ferris takes us inside a major revolution sweeping astronomy, as lone amateur astronomers, in global networks linked by the Internet, make important discoveries that are the envy of the professionals. His ability to describe the wonders of the universe is simply magical, and his enthusiasm for his subject is irresistible.
Ferris takes us inside a major revolution sweeping astronomy, as lone amateur astronomers, in global networks linked by the Internet, make important discoveries that are the envy of the professionals. His ability to describe the wonders of the universe is simply magical, and his enthusiasm for his subject is irresistible.
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AT DAWN ON A DESERTED FLORIDA BEACH in 1954, the first rays of the Sun sent my father's long shadow and my shorter one rippling like kite tails across the rumpled sands.
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- Title Seeing in the Dark: How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of the Universe
- Author Timothy Ferris
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 400
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Simon & Schuster, New York
- Date 2003-07-08
- Features Glossary, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780684865805 / 0684865807
- Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
- Dimensions 8.38 x 5.5 x 1 in (21.29 x 13.97 x 2.54 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Astronomy, Astronomers
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002020693
- Dewey Decimal Code 520
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Scientific American
A delightful look back down the telescopes of some of the world's most accomplished citizen astronomers....A refreshing perspective.
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- New York Times, 06/29/2003, Page 20
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