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Celestial Objects For Common Telescopes (cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy) by Thomas William Webb is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Thomas William Webb (1807-1885) was an Oxford-educated English clergyman whose deep interest in astronomy and accompanying field observations eventually led to the publication of his Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes in 1859. An attempt 'to furnish the possessors of ordinary telescopes with plain directions for their use, and a list of objects for their advantageous employment', the book was popular with amateur stargazers for many decades to follow. Underlying Webb's celestial field guide and directions on telescope use was a deep conviction that the heavens pointed observers 'to the most impressive thoughts of the littleness of man, and of the unspeakable greatness and glory of the Creator'. A classic and well-loved work by a passionate practitioner, the monograph remains an important landmark in the history of astronomy, as well as a tool for use by amateurs and professionals alike.

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Author

Thomas William Webb

Publisher

publisher not identified, Cambridge University Press

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9780511709364

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Computer Science, Internet & World Wide Web, Stem