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100 1 _aDenning, William F.
_q(William Frederick),
_d1848-1931
245 1 0 _aTelescopic Work for Starlight Evenings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-06-13
505 0 _aThe telescope, its intention and the development of its powers -- Relative merits of large and small telescopes -- Notes on telescopes and their accessories -- Notes on telescopic work -- The sun -- The moon -- Mercury -- Venus -- Mars -- The planetoids -- Jupiter -- Saturn -- Uranus and Neptune -- Comets and comet-seeking -- Meteors and meteoric observations -- The stars -- Nebulæ and clusters of stars.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Telescopic Work for Starlight Evenings" by William F. Denning is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a detailed examination of telescopes and the art of astronomical observation, aiming to bridge the gap between amateur astronomers and more advanced astrophysics. With a focus on practical observing methods and the historical evolution of telescopic technology, the book invites both novices and seasoned astronomers to engage with the wonders of the night sky. The opening of this work presents a comprehensive preface and introduction, where the author discusses the historical context of the telescope's invention and its significant impact on astronomy. Denning outlines the gradual advancements in telescope construction and observation techniques since the early 17th century, emphasizing key figures like Galileo and the developing understanding of celestial bodies. He indicates that his compilation is intended for general readers, integrating revised articles alongside new content to make the subject accessible and enjoyable for those interested in stargazing and astrophysical exploration. The opening sets a tone of enthusiasm and encouragement for readers, fostering a spirit of inquiry into the celestial phenomena observable through telescopes on "starlight evenings." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTelescopes
653 _aAstronomy -- Observers' manuals
653 _aMeteors
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57320
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