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Scientific American the Amateur AstronomerFrom the longest running column in Scientific American's history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomers For over seventy years, ""The Amateur Scientist"" column in Scientific American has helped people explore their world and make original discoveries. This collection of both classic and recent articles presents projects for amateur astronomers at all levels. Hands on astronomy fans will find how to build inexpensive
From the longest running column in Scientific American's history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomersFor over seventy years, ""The Amateur Scientist"" column in Scientific American has helped people explore their world and make original discoveries. This collection of both classic and recent articles presents projects for amateur astronomers at all levels. Hands-on astronomy fans will find how to build inexpensive astronomical instruments using ordinary shop-tools. From making a telescope to predicting satellite orbits to detecting the chemical composition of faraway stars, this book has something for everyone interested in practical astronomy.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 12/01/2000
ISBN: 9780471382829
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.60d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2000 pg. 1655
Publishers Weekly 11/27/2000 pg. 70
Booklist 12/01/2000 pg. 684
Scitech Book News 12/01/2001 pg. 47
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A powerful resource for all cops.
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The book was made to be a resource for almost everything a handler would legally need to know.
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In addition to being an engaging lecturer, Stoermer writes beautifully! “Again and again, people confronted the distance between the compact as advertised and authority as exercised.” Gorgeous prose and achingly painful history.
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