Ronan, Colin A.

The Practical Astronomer

New York: Macmillan, 1981. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. The Dust jacket is free of tears or chips but had light age-toning. 12 inches tall; 153 pages with an index, Illustrated.

This book explores the remarkable discoveries made by astronomers throughout history, illustrated with over 600 stunning visuals. It guides you through their findings, allowing you to replicate key observations using a simple telescope or binoculars.

Witness Jupiter and its four moons, as Galileo did, challenging the views of his time. Catalog stars by brightness, following the methods of Hipparchus, or explore how Einstein’s Theory of Relativity helps explain the universe’s origins and fate.

Starting with the Sun, the book covers the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, explaining astronomical terms and techniques.

Practical experiments and clear advice show you how to observe the cosmos with basic tools.

Item #19468
ISBN: 0026045001

Price: $19.95