Pleasures of the telescope / An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers

Name: Pleasures of the telescope / An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers
Author: Garrett Putman Serviss

By Garrett Putman Serviss

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A practical, illustrated guide for amateur observers that explains how to choose, test, and use small telescopes and accompanying star charts. Specially drawn maps show naked-eye and fainter guide stars, mark clusters, nebulae, and recent novae, and include labeled lunar charts for easy reference. Successive chapters provide seasonal tours of constellations and instructions for locating double stars, clusters, and nebulae with modest equipment. Separate chapters describe planetary observation, lunar topography, and techniques for safely viewing the sun. A closing essay examines the prospects and observational limits of detecting planets around other stars.

About the Author

Garrett Putman Serviss

Garrett Putman Serviss was an American author and astronomer known for his contributions to popular science literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote extensively on astronomy, making complex concepts accessible to the general public. His notable works include "A Columbus of Space," which explores the possibilities of space travel, and "Edison's Conquest of Mars," a science fiction novel that reflects the era's fascination with technology and exploration. Serviss's writings not only entertained but also educated readers about the wonders of the universe, solidifying his place in the literary heritage of science.