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Name: A Complete Manual of Amateur Astronomy
Author: P. Clay Sherrod

📘 A Complete Manual of Amateur Astronomy by P. Clay Sherrod

A Complete Manual of Amateur Astronomy provides a thorough introduction to the tools and methods that underpin successful astronomical observations. The book explains how to select and set up telescopes, cameras, and other instruments, and offers step‑by‑step guidance on observing planets, stars, and deep‑sky objects. It also suggests research projects suitable for hobbyists, encouraging readers to engage in scientific inquiry while expanding their own observational skill set.

First publish date: 1981

Genre: Science/Astronomy

Authors: P. Clay Sherrod

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