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Book
reviews Reviews
of books on equipment and practical astronomy, published in Journal of the
British Astronomical Association. |
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J. Kovalevsky H.J.P. Arnold J. Dragesco C.R. Kitchin C.R. Kitchin P.A. Moore (ed.) A.G. Ingalls (ed.) D. Ratledge (ed.) R. Spry M. Trueblood and
R.M. Genet P. Martinez and A.
Klotz M.P. Mobberley J.R. Charles S. Massey et al. R. Mollise H. Burillier and C.
Lehénaff S.E. Tonkin (ed.) |
Astrophotography: An Introduction High-Resolution Astrophotography Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy Small Astronomical Observatories The Art and Science of CCD Astronomy Make Your Own Telescope from Everyday Materials A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs |
N.D.
James, 1995 M.J.
de F. Maunder, 1995 R.W.
Arbour, 1996 R.J.
Neville, 1996 M.V.
Gavin, 1996 N.M.
Bone, 1997 R.A.
Marriott, 1997 T.C.
Platt, 1997 R.
Atwell, 1998 R.W.
Arbour, 1998 M.V.
Gavin, 1998 R.J.
Neville, 1999 M.P.
Mobberley, 2000 A.
Elliott, 2001 T.
Boles, 2001 M.P.
Mobberley, 2002 M.V. Gavin,
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The
lowest of all employments is mere observation. No
intellect and very little skill are required for it. An
idiot with a few days’ practice may observe very well. George Biddell Airy
(1801–1892), Astronomer Royal 1835–1881 |
Daft
idiotic things, mirrors. Why can’t they reflect things properly? When the Moon is in the quarter, don’t do
anything you didn’t oughta. Tony Hancock (via Galton and Simpson) |
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The accompanying
note was published in the Association’s Journal more than 83
years ago (35 (2), 87, November 1924). This ‘Erratum and addendum to telegraphic code (Handbook for
1925)’ provides a glimpse of what would have been familar to
those carrying out work for the Computing Section. It would be interesting to
know if anyone is familar with, or still utilises, this old technology. |
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needed a second number word follows the first,’ insert ‘This word
will contain the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th decimals, with a 0 at the beginning; this
0 is to be disregarded in deciphering.’ Thus, February 28.999999 is
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