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Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes

Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes

Webb, Thomas William
Thomas William, Webb

Paperback

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy

General ComputersGeneral World HistoryPhysics

ISBN10: 1108014070
ISBN13: 9781108014076
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Jun 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.61 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Thomas William Webb (1807-1885) was an Oxford-educated English clergyman whose deep interest in astronomy and accompanying field observations eventually led to the publication of his Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes in 1859. An attempt 'to furnish the possessors of ordinary telescopes with plain directions for their use, and a list of objects for their advantageous employment', the book was popular with amateur stargazers for many decades to follow. Underlying Webb's celestial field guide and directions on telescope use was a deep conviction that the heavens pointed observers 'to the most impressive thoughts of the littleness of man, and of the unspeakable greatness and glory of the Creator'. A classic and well-loved work by a passionate practitioner, the monograph remains an important landmark in the history of astronomy, as well as a tool for use by amateurs and professionals alike.

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