{"product_id":"the-observational-amateur-astronomer-the-patrick-moore-practical-astronomy-series","title":"The Observational Amateur Astronomer (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatrick Moore has pulled together a group of professional and amateur astronomers  each an expert in a particular field  to describe how to observe every category of object that is within reach of an astronomical telescope of modest size. Each chapter deals with a different class of object  covering the whole range of possibilities from the Moon  planets and stars to more specialised observations of comets  novae  and meteors. If you own - or are thinking of buying - an astronomical telescope  here is the book that will help you get the most enjoyment out of it. It also explains how best to use your telescope for proper scientific observations  for astronomy is one of the few remaining areas of science where a lot of useful work can be carried out by non-professionals. A companion book  The Modern Amateur Astronomer  deals with the non-observational aspects of astronomy  from buying a telescope (or making your own)  through electronic equipment and accessories  to more technical aspects such as spectroscopy and astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44985800523829,"sku":"ByrdShop_3540198997","price":27.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9783540198994.jpg?v=1770871823","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-observational-amateur-astronomer-the-patrick-moore-practical-astronomy-series","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}