The Practical Astronomer

This interesting book aims to provide accurate information on astronomy to ordinary readers, mainly those who take pleasure in astronomical subjects and who desire to be familiarized with the instruments through which celestial observations are made. It even includes helpful instructions for the readers to apply their mechanical talent to construct the devices they want to own and provides minute details to build all kinds of telescopes not found or talked about usually. This well-written guide contains a short description of the general properties of light to prepare the way for a better understanding of the principles on which optical instruments are constructed and the effects they produce. This outstanding work is full of valuable insight into the technicalities of the subject matter and delivers to the masses general knowledge about it.