A practical primer for aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects, written by an experienced amateur astronomer.
"Written by a well-known and experienced amateur astronomer, this is a practical primer for all aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced astronomer, you will find all you need in this book to help develop your …
A practical primer for aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects, written by an experienced amateur astronomer.
"This comprehensive book is at once a "primer" for comet hunters and a reference text for more advanced amateur astronomers."--Jacket.
Since comet Shoemaker-Levy collided with the planet Jupiter with stupendous force in 1994 there has been an upsurge of amateur interest in comets. Most comets are first discovered by amateur astronomers because there are so many amateurs looking for them, and techniques and inst…
"This comprehensive book is at once a "primer" for comet hunters and a reference text for more advanced amateur astronomers."--Jacket.