Some astronomical basics: expensive optical equipment and advanced mathematical skills are not needed to learn the basics of astonomy

Nooriafshar, Mehryar (2004) Some astronomical basics: expensive optical equipment and advanced mathematical skills are not needed to learn the basics of astonomy. Popular Astronomy, 51 (1). pp. 10-11. ISSN 0261-0892

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Abstract

Equipped only with a pencil, paper and possibly a pair of binoculars, a beginner can start learning the basics of astronomy, and appreciate and enjoy some of the splendid views that the skies have to offer.

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Item Type:	Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C)
Refereed:	No
Item Status:	Live Archive
Additional Information:	© Society for Popular Astronomy
Faculty / Department / School:	Historic - Faculty of Business - Department of Management and Organisational Behaviour
Date Deposited:	05 Jun 2013 02:17
Last Modified:	14 Jun 2016 00:45
Uncontrolled Keywords:	astronomy; star gazing
Fields of Research :	02 Physical Sciences > 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences > 020103 Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy 02 Physical Sciences > 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences > 020102 Astronomical and Space Instrumentation 02 Physical Sciences > 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences > 020108 Planetary Science (excl. Extraterrestrial Geology)
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URI:	http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/7733

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