Chronicling the Golden Age of Astronomy: A History of Visual Observing from Harriot to Moore (Historical & Cultural Astronomy) (Hardcover)
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Description
Contains a treasure-trove of historical information about the characters, culture and observing styles of the greatest visual observers in history
Features photos of the most iconic historical telescopes
Provides a chronology of observatories - both lavish and humble - and how they evolved over the centuries
About the Author
Dr. Neil English is an internationally respected author of several books on amateur astronomy and space science, including Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope, Space Telescopes: A History, Classic Telescopes and Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope. He is a long-time regular contributor to Astronomy Now magazine and has a particular interest in the history of visual telescopic astronomy. The proud owner of a 5-inch f/12 classical achromat, he also enjoys using a variety of Newtonian reflectors from his home in rural, central Scotland.