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Seeing the Solar System
Telescopic Projects, Activities, and Explorations in Astronomy
by Fred Schaaf
ISBN: 0471530700
ISBN-13: 9780471530701
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published date: 1991
Size: 7.5 x 10.25 inches
Weight: 1.45 pounds
Pages: 208
Publisher's Notes
The author provides the reader with a vast amount of projects regarding the sun, moon, planets and other bodies in our solar system which can be observed with the aid of only a basic telescope. Also describes various inexpensive filters helpful for planetary observation. Along with illustrations and hundreds of individual inquiries for the amateur astronomer to pursue, the author offers a section advising the reader on the proper use and care of a telescope and advantages and drawbacks regarding various types of telescopes available on today's market.
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Seeing the Solar System
Schaaf, Fred
New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1991. Telescopic projects, activities & explorations in Astronomy.. ISBN: 0471530700. Hard Cover. As New/Very Good. 7.5X10.5. Remainder. Astronomy Projects. ( more information)
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