About this title: The long-awaited second edition of this well-received textbook gives a thorough introduction to observational astronomy. Starting with the basics of positional astronomy and systems of time, it continues with charts and catalogs covering both historically important publications and modern electronic databases. The book builds on a fundamental ...
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Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521396936ISBN:052139693X
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 01/01/1991
ISBN-13:9780521396936ISBN:052139693X
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Wraps
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780521396936ISBN:052139693X
Description: Diagrams/Graphs. Very Good+ Paperback. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 328pp; including appendices and index. Textblock is extremely clean and tight, light creasing along edges and corner, light spine wear. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: NYNY: Cambridge University Press, 1991
ISBN-13:9780521396936ISBN:052139693X
Description: Near Fine. in No Jacket dj. Soft cover: Condition, Near Fine. Flaws: Slightest soil and wear. Pages: 328. Not Price Clipped Remainder Marks: NO. First Edition. Binding is Soft Cover. 8vo. read more
Description: New. This second edition is perfect for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate courses on observational astronomy. It covers the basics of positional astronomy, time and star catalogues and instruments and techniques. This edition contains new discussions of measurements with CCDs and is thoroughly updated with discussions of modern instrumentation. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521853705ISBN:0521853702
Description: PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy. read more
Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The long-awaited second edition of this well-received textbook gives a thorough introduction to observational astronomy. Starting with the basics of positional astronomy and systems of time, it continues with charts and catalogs covering both historically important publications and modern electronic databases. The book builds on a fundamental ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521853705ISBN:0521853702
Description: PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy. read more
Description: Good. 0521853702 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: New. 0521853702 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Pictorial Cover Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr, West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780521396936ISBN:052139693X
Description: Very Good Plus (V G +) to Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 328 pages. Exterior with shelf wear and slight creasing to corners Interior pages are clean & crisp; binding is tight "This book gives a thorough introduction to most aspects of observational astronomy. The 1st three chapters present material on coordinates, time & star catalogues. The book then moves on to the instruments & techniques used in visual, positional, photometric & spectroscopic observations. In all cases, procedures, data ... read more
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