{"product_id":"how-to-use-an-astronomical-telescope-a-beginners-guide-to-observing-the-cosmos-paperback","title":"How to Use an Astronomical Telescope: A Beginner's Guide to Observing the Cosmos - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Muirden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstronomy has never been a more popular pastime than it is today. The increased availability of less expensive, more powerful, and more sophisticated telescopes has given rise to a new generation of stargazers. And for these beginning astronomers here is the comprehensive book covering everything from the difficult task of selecting an instrument to the equally daunting choices that arise when a telescope is turned to the heavens. \u003cbr\u003e Renowned British astronomer and author James Muirden takes the fledgling astronomer by the hand in his new book, offering tips on: \u003cbr\u003e * the purchase, assembly, and orientation of your new telescope\u003cbr\u003e * how to observe and chart the Sun, Moon, planets, stars and comets\u003cbr\u003e * how to investigate the deep-sky objects -- clusters, nebulae, and other galaxies beyond the Milky Way \u003cbr\u003e The final chapter, \"Windows into Space,\" explores ten carefully selected regions featuring noteworthy examples of double stars, galaxies, and nebulae, as well as more obscure objects seldom examined by astronomers. \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow to Use an Astronomical Telescope\u003c\/i\u003e offers completely revised and updated location charts with detailed coordinates, tables, appendixes, and numerous illustrations and photographs, making it the \u003ci\u003eessential\u003c\/i\u003e volume for one's first exploration of the cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the beginning astronomer here is a comprehensive book covering everything from the difficult task of selecting an instrument to the equally daunting choices that arise when a telescope is turned to the heavens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Muirden\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of eleven books on astronomy, including \u003ci\u003eThe Amateur Astronomer's Handbook.\u003c\/i\u003e He spent nine years working as an astronomical optician making telescopes before receiving a teaching degree at Exeter University, and is now Project Publications Officer for the Schools Health Education Unit at Exeter. He lives with his wife and two children in Exeter, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 9.21 x 6.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 27, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397321023590,"sku":"9780671664046","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/SU1VU1M3eG16RWp2SjNsQmx1QnhKUT09.webp?v=1775425833","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/how-to-use-an-astronomical-telescope-a-beginners-guide-to-observing-the-cosmos-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}