David Levy's Guide to Observing and Discovering Comets

David Levy describes the techniques that have been developed over the years for observing comets--from visual observations and searching, to photography, through to electronic charge-coupled devices (CCDs). This practical handbook is suitable for amateur astronomers, from those who are casually interested in comets and how to observe them, to those who want to begin and expand an observing program of their own. Drawing widely from his own extensive experience, Levy describes how...
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David Levy describes the techniques that have been developed over the years for observing comets--from visual observations and searching, to photography, through to electronic charge-coupled devices (CCDs). This practical handbook is suitable for amateur astronomers, from those who are casually interested in comets and how to observe them, to those who want to begin and expand an observing program of their own. Drawing widely from his own extensive experience, Levy describes how enthusiastic amateurs can observe comets and try to make new discoveries themselves.