Astronomical Spectroscopy for Amateurs is a complete guide for amateur astronomers who are looking for a new challenge. After a brief overview of the development of spectroscopes and an introduction to the theory of stellar spectra, the book goes on to examine the various types of spectroscopes avai[...]
Written for amateur astronomers just getting into this area of the subject, this is the perfect companion for first-time spectroscope users, with no heavy mathematics and with information on how to buy and use an entry-level spectroscope costing around $150.[...]