Astronomers Anonymous Getting Help with the Puzzles and Pitfalls of Practical Astronomy /

In this entertaining parody of letters to a typical lonely hearts columnist, real-life expert and long-time astronomy columnist Steve Ringwood presents a sweeping overview of common questions and problems practical and amateur astronomers face, compiled from Ringwood's own experiences in the...

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Main Author: Ringwood, Steve. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
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Online Access:https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5817-4
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