Joe Campbell is an avid amateur astronomer who has authored several books on the topic to share his enjoyment of the night sky with others wishing to know about the vast universes which rests just over all of our heads every evening when the sun sets.
Astronomy Primer
eBook
$1.99
-
BN ID:
2940014561495
- Publisher: Campbell and Company Publishing LLC
- Publication date: 04/19/2012
- Sold by: Barnes & Noble
- Format: eBook
- File size: 8 MB
Available on NOOK devices and apps
Want a NOOK? Explore Now
- Share
- LendMe LendMe™ Learn More
1.99
In Stock
Astronomy Primer brings together graphic illustrations and narrative history of the telescope and astronomy to share facts about the night sky and the hobby of astronomy for the young and old a like. As the primer starts out with the with the history of the telescope introducing you to the likes of Galileo, Kepler and Newton explaining their contribution to the science as well as the art behind the invention of the telescope.
The primer will also educate you on the workings as well as how to purchase a modern telescope with graphics and descriptive text explaining the deferent versions and mounting options. After walking you through the purchase of the telescope, the primer continues on to share the enjoyment of the night sky with descriptions of the various constellations, basic star maps and suggested times of year for best viewing. The appendix also contains a summary as well as extra pictures of the authors own personal telescopes giving you a sneak peek at the world of astrophotography.
In addition, the book also takes advantage of the internet as the keywords also contain "hyperlinks" to additional resources on the internet where further explanations can be found. All in all, this is a great book which covers a lot of area and history in around a hundred pages with pictures and illustration to help simplify many of the ideas present.
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
-
- Video Astronomy 101 Questions…
- by Joseph Campbell
-
- Learn The Solar System
- by C.L Mason
-
- The Astronomy of the Bible An…
- by E. Walter MaunderNew Century Books
-
- Stonehenge Tips, Tricks and…
- by Joseph Campbell
-
- Astronomy Made Easy: Learn The…
- by Curtis D. Wheeler
-
- On the Revolutions of the…
- by Nicolaus CopernicusCharles River Editors
-
- Heart of Darkness: Unraveling…
- by Jeremiah OstrikerSimon Mitton
-
- An Introduction to Astronomy -…
- by Forrest Moulton
-
- Hippie Tree
- by Joseph Campbell
-
- Astronomy Demystified
- by Stan Gibilisco
-
- Mirror Earth: The Search for…
- by Michael D. Lemonick
-
- The Red Limit: The Search for…
- by Timothy Ferris
-
- Astronomy: Living Beyond the…
- by Darin Jones
-
- Apollo 13 Air-to-Ground Voice…
- by James A. LovellJohn L. "Jack" SwigertFred W. Haise
-
- Galileo's Considerations…
- by Galileo GalileiCharles River Editors
-
- Alpha and Omega: The Search…
- by Charles Seife
-
- APOLLO 11 TECHNICAL…
- by Neil ArmstrongEdwin "Buzz" AldrinMichael Collins
