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Beech, Martin
2023
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“... to amateur astronomers. This chapter will analyse the rise and development of amateur astronomy in mid-19th century England. It will address issues of the readers locations, their interests and the astronomical equipment that they were using. 6. The Observing...”2023
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Chen, James L
2017
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“...Preface -- Chapter 1: Amateur Astronomy and its Aging Practitioners -- Chapter 2: Why Astronomy? -- Chapter 3: Keeping Healthy, Active and Backyard Astronomy -- Chapter 4: Older Eyes, Cataracts, Lasik and Laser Eye Surgery -- Chapter 5: Telescope...”2017
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Green, David A
2015
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“... Collation of Astronomical Records in the Twenty-five Histories of China -- Some Statistical Aspects of Historical Chinese Astronomical Records -- Part III: Amateur Astronomy -- The Clash between William Herschel and the Great German 'Amateur' Astronomer Johann...”2015
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Robinson, Keith
2007
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“...Spectroscopy—A New Golden Age for Amateur Astronomy -- The Basic Stuff—Light Radiation and Atoms -- Behind the Lines—The Magnificent Energy Level Structure of an Atom -- Our Old Friend the Doppler Effect -- When Is a Spectral Line Not a Spectral Line...”2007
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Mobberley, Martin
2004
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“...— Why Amateur Astronomy? -- I — The Equipment -- 1 Optical Fundamentals -- 2 Buying a Commercial Telescope -- 3 Navigating the Rotating Spherical Sky -- 4 “Go To” Telescopes and Mountings -- 5 Digicams and Video Astronomy -- 6 Cooled CCD Cameras -- 7...”2004
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