Astronomy With An Opera-Glass

Astronomy With An Opera-Glass: A Popular Introduction To The Study Of The Starry Heavens With The Simplest Of Optical Instruments is a book written by Garrett Serviss. This book is a comprehensive guide to the study of the stars and the night sky using a simple optical instrument, an opera-glass. The book is intended for beginners who are interested in astronomy but do not have access to expensive telescopes or other sophisticated equipment.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of astronomy. The first section provides an overview of the night sky, including the constellations and the movements of the stars. The second section covers the use of the opera-glass as an astronomical instrument, including how to choose and use the right opera-glass for stargazing.The third section of the book provides detailed descriptions of the stars, including their colors, sizes, and distances from Earth. The fourth section covers the moon and the planets, including their orbits and movements. The final section of the book covers the sun, including its structure and the various phenomena that occur on its surface.Overall, Astronomy With An Opera-Glass: A Popular Introduction To The Study Of The Starry Heavens With The Simplest Of Optical Instruments is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in astronomy and wants to learn more about the stars and the night sky. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for beginners to understand and follow.With Maps And Directions To Facilitate The Recognition Of The Constellations And The Principal Stars Visible To The Naked Eye.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.