Half-hours with the Telescope by Richard A. Proctor
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"Half-Hours with the Telescope" by Richard A. Proctor is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a popular guide for amateur astronomers, focusing on the use of telescopes for both educational and entertainment purposes. It discusses the construction of telescopes, the nature of star maps, and a variety of celestial phenomena that can be observed, particularly those amenable to smaller telescopes. The opening of the book
provides an introduction to the telescope and its significance in astronomy, emphasizing its accessibility even for beginners. Proctor addresses common disappointments that new users face when first observing celestial bodies, explaining the importance of understanding the instrument's capabilities. He aims to empower novices with knowledge that will enhance their observational experience, thereby fostering a deeper appreciation for the wonders of the universe as seen through a telescope. The thoroughness of the text offers guidance on everything from the structure of telescopes to practical tips for object observation, making it a valuable resource for aspiring astronomers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Proctor, Richard A. (Richard Anthony), 1837-1888 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Half-hours with the Telescope Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction. |
| Original Publication |
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons. 1873. |
| Note |
Preface: The object which the Author and Publisher of this little work have proposed to themselves, has been the production, at a moderate price, of a useful and reliable guide to the amateur telescopist. Among the celestial phenomena described or figured in this treatise, by far the larger number may be profitably examined with small telescopes, and there are none which are beyond the range of a good 3-inch achromatic. The work also treats of the construction of telescopes, the nature and use of star-maps, and other subjects connected with the requirements of amateur observers. |
| Contents |
Chapter I. A Half-Hour on the Structure of the Telescope Chapter II. A Half-Hour with Orion, Lepus, Taurus, etc. Chapter III. A Half-Hour with Lyra, Hercules, Corvus, Crater, etc. Chapter IV. A Half-Hour with Bootes, Scorpio, Ophiuchus, etc. Chapter V. A Half-Hour with Andromeda, Cygnus, etc. Chapter VI. Half-Hours with the Planets Chapter VII. Half-Hours with the Sun and Moon |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy |
| Subject | Telescopes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16767 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16767-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 901 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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