Pleasures of the Telescope - An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers

Featuring a comprehensive series of star maps tailored for amateur astronomers, this guide illustrates all visible stars and highlights those requiring optical aid. The maps serve as navigational aids for locating faint stars, complemented by insightful text. Originally published in 1915, this modern edition makes a rare resource accessible and affordable, including a new introduction that enriches the reader's understanding of the subject.