Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jul 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991uapg.book.....m&link_type=abstract
The Urban Astronomer: A Practical Guide for Observers in Cities and Suburbs, by Gregory L. Matloff, pp. 224. ISBN 0-471-53142-1.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
A complete guide for the amateur astronomer living in an urban or suburban center. The Urban Astronomer If you think a trip to the country is necessary to observe celestial objects, take a second look. Viewing the sky from an urban location can be just as fun and educational -- if you know how to go about it. The Urban Astronomer shows amateur and more advanced astronomers the best ways and times to observe celestial objects from a city or suburban environment. Complete with detailed illustrations, The Urban Astronomer:
Shows readers how to overcome the special problems of viewing the sky from cities and suburbs, such as light pollution
Describes in detail those objects most easily viewed from a city location
Includes many sky activities that can be enjoyed by novice and experienced urban astronomers
Provides helpful tips and checklists for preparing your own stargazing outing
Covers objects for naked-eye observation as well as those that need binoculars or telescopes and describes the best equipment for the urban stargazer
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