Star-hopping for Backyard Astronomers

Star-hopping for Backyard Astronomers
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Publisher : Sky Publishing Corporation
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000023132733
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Book Synopsis Star-hopping for Backyard Astronomers by : Alan M. MacRobert

Download or read book Star-hopping for Backyard Astronomers written by Alan M. MacRobert and published by Sky Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1993 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the joys of amateur astronomy that introduces the technique of "star-hopping"--jumping from one recognizable star to another to locate less conspicuous celestial objects nearby. Each "star-hop" is adapted from articles appearing in Sky and Telescope magazine and includes maps, object descriptions, and photographs. Published by Sky Publishing Corp., 49 Bay State Rd., Cambridge, MA 02138. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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