Astrophysics is Easy! An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer
With some justification, many amateur astronomers believe astrophysics is a very difficult subject, requiring at least degree-level mathematics to understand it properly. This isn’t necessarily the case. Mike Inglis' quantitative approach to the subject e
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Solar Observing Techniques Chris Kitchin How to Observe the Sun Safely Lee Macdonald The Sun in Eclipse Sir Patrick Moore and Michael Maunder Transit When Planets Cross the Sun Sir Patrick Moore and Michael Maunder Light Pollution Responses and Remedies Bob Mizon Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs Martin Mobberley The New Amateur Astronomer Martin Mobberley Lunar and Planetary Webcam User’s Guide Martin Mobberley (Continued after Index)
Astrophysics is Easy! An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer
Mike Inglis
Dr Mike Inglis FRAS SUNY [email protected]
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