The Urban Astronomer: A Practical Guide for Observers in Cities and Suburbs
- ISBN-10
- 0471531421
- ISBN-13
- 9780471531425
- Category
- Science / Physics / Astrophysics
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1991-07-29
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Author
- Gregory L. Matloff
Description
A complete guide for the amateur astronomer living in an urban or suburban center… The Urban Astronomer If you think a trip to the country is necessary to observe celestial objects, take a second look. Viewing the sky from an urban location can be just as fun and educational — if you know how to go about it. The Urban Astronomer shows amateur and more advanced astronomers the best ways and times to observe celestial objects from a city or suburban environment. Complete with detailed illustrations, The Urban Astronomer:
- Shows readers how to overcome the special problems of viewing the sky from cities and suburbs, such as light pollution
- Describes in detail those objects most easily viewed from a city location
- Includes many sky activities that can be enjoyed by novice and experienced urban astronomers
- Provides helpful tips and checklists for preparing your own stargazing outing
- Covers objects for naked-eye observation as well as those that need binoculars or telescopes and describes the best equipment for the urban stargazer
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