Description
Unique among modern works on astronomy, this book reinstates the naked-eye observer and his personal experience of the stars into the science of astronomy. In an age when radio telescopes and spacecraft have made astronomy an increasingly complex high technology subject, sometimes accessible only to experts who interpret the computer images for us, this book shows us how we can understand the visual nature and movements of heavenly phenomenon even without a telescope. There are clear explanations of the principles underlying a qualitative observational astronomy, accompanied by many digital original diagrams. Oh what a lovely book! The Irish Times "I can recommend this book as an introduction to the heavens as they are seen by the naked eye" New Scientist
ASIN: 0710211791
VSKU: BVV.0710211791.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Norman Davidson
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: 0710211791
VSKU: BVV.0710211791.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Norman Davidson
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.