In this revision of the Cambridge Guide to Stargazing with Your Telescope (Cambridge U. Press, 2000), Scagell (former vice president, Society for Popular Astronomy) introduces novice stargazers to buying and using a telescope and other equipment to observe interesting celestial bodies. This edition includes many illustrations, a glossary, and information on using sky maps. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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