This fine book for younger students of astronomy and their parents by a popular science writer combines an introductory treatment with interesting, instructive, and entertaining activities and projects. Activities for daylight and nighttime observation involve the sun's corona, rainbows, atmospheric optics, and many other topics. All projects require just the naked eye and ordinary household materials. Reprint of the John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1990 edition.
ISBN: | 9780486488882 |
Publisher: | Dover Publications Inc. |
Imprint: | Dover Publications |
Published date: | 09 Oct 2012 |
DEWEY: | 523 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 214 |
Weight: | 393g |
Height: | 236mm |
Width: | 156mm |
Spine width: | 15mm |