Amateur astronomy. Pozdnyakova I.Yu.

The book is a popular story about scientific discoveries made by people who were not professional astronomers, about what opportunities each of us have to study space.

Astronomy is one of the most exciting sciences, and at the same time one of the few modern areas of knowledge in which the research of non -professionals can bring tangible scientific value. In addition, amateur astronomy is a very spectacular and exciting hobby. Why are the expanses of the universe attractive to us, how people discovered its secrets, what types of astronomical observations are available to lovers and how can amateum amateurs help professionals even now, in the age of high technology and giant telescopes? The reader learns about all this from the book. For a wide range of readers.