{"product_id":"celestial-objects-for-common-telescopes-paperback-9781108014076","title":"Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108014076","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCelestial Objects for Common Telescopes\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1859 guide for amateur astronomers served as a standard reference work for many decades to follow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eThomas William Webb (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108014076, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 10 June 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages, 1 map\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.6 cm, 0.35 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThomas 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The Instrument and the Observer: 1. The telescope\u003cbr\u003e 2. The mode of observation\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Solar System: 1. The Sun\u003cbr\u003e 2. Mercury\u003cbr\u003e 3. Venus\u003cbr\u003e 4. The Moon\u003cbr\u003e 5. Index to the map of the moon\u003cbr\u003e 6. Mars\u003cbr\u003e 7. Jupiter\u003cbr\u003e 8. Saturn\u003cbr\u003e 9. Uranus and Neptune\u003cbr\u003e 10. Comets\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Starry Heavens: 1. Double stars, clusters, and nebulae\u003cbr\u003e 2. Andromeda\u003cbr\u003e 3. Anser\u003cbr\u003e 4. Antinous\u003cbr\u003e 5. Aquarius\u003cbr\u003e 6. Aquila\u003cbr\u003e 7. Argo Navis\u003cbr\u003e 8. Aries\u003cbr\u003e 9. Auriga\u003cbr\u003e 10. Boötes\u003cbr\u003e 11. Camelopardus\u003cbr\u003e 12. Cancer\u003cbr\u003e 13. Canes Venatici\u003cbr\u003e 14. Canis Major\u003cbr\u003e 15. Canis Minor\u003cbr\u003e 16. Capricornus\u003cbr\u003e 17. Cassiopea\u003cbr\u003e 18. Cepheus\u003cbr\u003e 19. Cetus\u003cbr\u003e 20. Clypeus Sobieskii\u003cbr\u003e 21. Coma Berenices\u003cbr\u003e 22. Corona Borealis\u003cbr\u003e 23. Corvus\u003cbr\u003e 24. Crater\u003cbr\u003e 25. Cygnus\u003cbr\u003e 26. Delphinus\u003cbr\u003e 27. Draco\u003cbr\u003e 28. Equuleus\u003cbr\u003e 29. Eridanus\u003cbr\u003e 30. Gemini\u003cbr\u003e 31. Hercules\u003cbr\u003e 32. Hydra\u003cbr\u003e 33. Lacerta\u003cbr\u003e 34. Leo\u003cbr\u003e 35. Leo Minor\u003cbr\u003e 36. Lepus\u003cbr\u003e 37. Libra\u003cbr\u003e 38. Lynx\u003cbr\u003e 39. Lyra\u003cbr\u003e 40. Monoceros\u003cbr\u003e 41. Ophiuchus\u003cbr\u003e 42. Orion\u003cbr\u003e 43. Pegasus\u003cbr\u003e 44. Perseus\u003cbr\u003e 45. Pisces\u003cbr\u003e 46. Sagitta\u003cbr\u003e 47. Sagittarius\u003cbr\u003e 48. Scorpio\u003cbr\u003e Scutum, see Clypeus, Sobieskii\u003cbr\u003e 49. Serpens\u003cbr\u003e 50. Sextans\u003cbr\u003e 51. Taurus\u003cbr\u003e 52. Taurus Poniatowskii\u003cbr\u003e 53. Triangulum\u003cbr\u003e 54. Ursa Major\u003cbr\u003e 55. Ursa Minor\u003cbr\u003e 56. Virgo\u003cbr\u003e 57. 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