all new activities and projects for young astronomers /
First Statement of Responsibility
Gregory L. Matloff ; with drawings by C. Bangs.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
J. Wiley,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2002.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
x, 118 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
25 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-108) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Introduction: tools of the astronomer -- The many satellites of Earth -- Dust grains from heaven -- The Moon -- Comets -- The Sun -- the planets -- The stars -- Appendix A: a note about measurement -- Appendix B: how to use a reticle eyepiece -- Appendix C: lunar and solar eclipse table -- Appendix D: planet data table -- Appendix E: seasonal finder charts -- Reading list: to dig deeper -- Glossary -- Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Presents various astronomy activities using a telescope, including constructing a simple telescope, tracking satellites, and sketching details of the moon.