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The Summer Stargazer: astronomy fror absolute beginners
The Summer Stargazer astronomy fror absolute beginners Author:Robert Claiborne Most people can enjoy stargazing as a hobby only when they are on vacation, away from the interfering sky glare of the cities and suburbs, and in the open country where, on a clear night, they can see the whole sky undimmed and wonder about what they are seeing. This book is for such vacationers: people who know nothing about astronomy and hav... more »e little interest in its scientific profundities, but want to know more about what the can see in the skies. With a minimum of technicalities, Robe5rt Claiborne takes the reader in to observational astronomy by easy stages-first with the naked eye, then with the simple optical aid of binoculars, and finally with the more sophisticated assistance of small to medium-size telescopes.« less