Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes [Paperback]

This 1859 guide for amateur astronomers served as a standard reference work for many decades to follow.This 1859 astronomy guide gave amateur stargazers important directions on the use of the telescope and constituted an invaluable field guide to the heavens. It continued to be popular for decades following its initial publication and remains a classic work in the field.This 1859 astronomy guide gave amateur stargazers important directions on the use of the telescope and constituted an invaluable field guide to the heavens. It continued to be popular for decades following its initial publication and remains a classic work in the field.Thomas William Webb (18071885) was an Oxford-educated English clergyman whose deep interest in astronomy and accompanying field observations eventually led to the publication of his Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes in 1859. An attempt 'to furnish the possessors of ordinary telescopes with plain directions for their use, and a list of objects for their advantageous employment', the book was popular with amateur stargazers for many decades to follow. Underlying Webb's celestial field guide and directions on telescope use was a deep conviction that the heavens pointed observers 'to the most impressive thoughts of the littleness of man, and of the unspeakable greatness and glory of the Creator'. A classic and well-loved work by a passionate practitioner, the monograph remains an important landmark in the history of astronomy, as well as a tool for use by amateurs and professionals alike.Introduction; Part I. The Instrument and the Observer: 1. The telescope; 2. The mode of observation; Part II. The Solar System: 1. The Sun; 2. Mercury; 3. Venus; 4. The Moon; 5. Index to the map of the moon; 6. Mars; 7. Jupiter; 8. Saturn; 9. Uranus and Neptune; 10. Comets; Part III. The Starry Heavens: 1. Double stars, clusters, and nebulae; 2. Andromeda; 3. Anser; 4. Antinous; 5. Aquarius; 6. Aquila; 7. Argo Navis; 8. Aries; 9. Auriga; 10. Bo?tes;ló&