This item the sky is your laboratory advanced astronomy projects for amateurs springer praxis books by robert buchheim paperback 2799 in stock ships from and sold by amazoncom. The sky is your laboratory advanced astronomy projects for amateurs springer praxis books von buchheim robert beim zvabcom isbn 10 0387718222 isbn 13 9780387718224 praxis 2007 softcover. Written by an astronomer who is well known amongst the amateur and professional community for the skill and quality of his work this book describes a wide range of research areas where amateurs are gathering new scientific data that is utilized by professional astronomers for each research area the book provides a concise explanation of the purpose and value of the amateurs observations a description of the equipment that is needed specific observing procedures complete data . The book is amply illustrated with diagrams and the texts tone is pleasantly conversational although buchheim set out to write this book for amateurs it should also be of interest to students and teachers who wish to pursue real science with equipment that may already be available on campus jennifer birriel sky telescope december 2007. The sky is your laboratory advanced astronomy projects for amateurs springer praxis books paperback by robert buchheim 4499 add to cart add to wish list usually ships in 1 5 days description for the experienced amateur astronomer who is wondering if there is something useful valuable and permanent that can be done with his or her observational skills the answer is yes you