Astronomers Anonymous - Getting Help with the Puzzles and Pitfalls of Practical Astronomy (Paperback, 2010)

During more than four decades of involvement in amateur astronomy, I have enjoyed the privilege of rubbing shoulders with numberless amateur and professional astr- omers. In so doing I have encountered at first, second, and third hand many of the joys and pitfalls that sky watchers can experience in pursuit of the universe's wonders. I have often howled at tall tales that would not disgrace a pirate's tavern. Many of these astounding stories have become the kernels of my Dear Steve column items. Learning how to operate the technology for observing and imaging the universe is work enough for any aspiring astronomer; however, many have problems of their own making. Not only do they share these troubles with other astronomers, they are on the receiving end of colleagues and friends doing the same. With all these agonized communications flying about, it is hard to understand how anyone gets any real work done! For the amusement of my peers I have long fondly parodied these imagined literary exchanges. These fantasy ''Agony Aunt'' questions began appearing in the pages of the Loughton Astronomical Society's monthly (and Christmas Special) journals about 30 years ago, in the guise of The astronomer's problem page. This was by the kind indulgence of the then editor, namely myself. Happily, even when the magazine of the LAS evolved into something much better, under the tender and loving care of those who came after me, these problem letters were still in demand and even now occasionally appear.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	Steve Ringwood
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	222
Edition:	2010
ISBN-13:	978-1-4419-5816-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Popular astronomy Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration Promotions
LSN:	1-4419-5816-9
Barcode:	9781441958167

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