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Seeing in the dark : how backyard stargazers are probing deep space and guarding Earth from interplanetary peril

by Timothy Ferris

This work explores the revolution in amateur astronomy, where backyard stargazers connect globally via the internet to study deep space and make significant discoveries. It also reflects on the personal appeal and wonder of observing the night sky.

Accession 14777 ISBN 0684865793 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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