Seeing in the Dark
How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of the Universe
Timothy Ferris
Explore the wonders of the night sky in Seeing in the Dark. Written as a poetic love letter to science, Timothy Ferris recounts his own experiences as an amateur astronomer and reports on the revolution that's putting millions in touch with the stars. Discover exciting celestial sights like Saturn and the Virgo supercluster with star charts and observing lists included in the appendix. Ferris also takes readers inside a major revolution sweeping astronomy, as lone amateur astronomers make discoveries that rival the professionals. His enthusiasm for stargazing is simply magical and irresistible.
Publish Date
2003-07-08T00:00:00.000Z
2003-07-08T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2002
Goodreads Rating
4.1
ISBN
9780684865805
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