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Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes /

(Number (ISBN

9780511709364 (ebook)

Number

b504254

Title Proper

Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Thomas William Webb.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Cambridge :

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Place of publication not identified :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Cambridge University Press.

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

publisher not identified,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

1859.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (272 pages) :

Other Physical Details

digital, PDF file(s)

Series Title

Cambridge library collection. Astronomy.

Text of Note

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)

Text of Note

Thomas William Webb (1807-1885) was an Oxford-educated English clergyman whose deep interest in astronomy and accompanying field observations eventually led to the publication of his Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes in 1859. An attempt 'to furnish the possessors of ordinary telescopes with plain directions for their use, and a list of objects for their advantageous employment', the book was popular with amateur stargazers for many decades to follow. Underlying Webb's celestial field guide and directions on telescope use was a deep conviction that the heavens pointed observers 'to the most impressive thoughts of the littleness of man, and of the unspeakable greatness and glory of the Creator'. A classic and well-loved work by a passionate practitioner, the monograph remains an important landmark in the history of astronomy, as well as a tool for use by amateurs and professionals alike.

Astronomy, Popular works.

Webb, T. W., (Thomas William),1807-1885

Date of Transaction

20151005020623.0

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[Book]

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