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Title: HANDS-ON ASTRONOMY
A CAMBRIDGE GUIDE TO EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
By: Herve Burillier, Christophe Lehenaff, Michael A. Covington
Format: Paperback

List price: £18.99


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ISBN 10: 0521005981
ISBN 13: 9780521005982
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Pub. date: 11 April, 2002
Pages: 128
Translated from: French
Description: Presents guidance for buying and upgrading astronomical equipment.
Synopsis: There is a vast range of astronomical equipment currently available to the amateur astronomer. This handbook presents the variety of telescopes, binoculars and accessories on the market, to help the amateur make an informed choice when buying equipment. All selection criteria are taken into account, including level of experience, budget, and observation site. Indispensable to those with a passion for practical astronomy, this handbook will help the complete beginner making his first purchase, and provide advice for the more experienced amateur wishing to upgrade his equipment.
Illustrations: 103 colour illus.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Returns: Returnable
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