Have you always wanted to explore the Moon like Neil Armstrong or the eleven other astronauts who have walked on its surface? You can tour the Moon from your own backyard with a small telescope or binoculars.
He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia..
John is now a telescope operator at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, sits on the board of directors at the Halifax Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and is studying astrophysics at Saint Mary\'s University.
After writing his first book, 50 Things to See with a Small Telescope, John retired from his career in corporate finance.
He knew he had to share these views with others.
He was fascinated that it was possible to observe the moon and Saturn with its rings with such meager equipment.
READ\'s journey into astronomy began with a small and rickety telescope purchased at the local pharmacy.
About the Author JOHN A.
This easy-to-use, illustrated reference book enables everyone to better appreciate our nearest neighbor in space.
With each new slice comes new craters, lunar seas and jagged mountain ranges.
Beginning with the New Moon, as each day passes, an additional slice of the Moon becomes visible.
This book will point you to the Sea of Tranquility (the landing spot for Apollo 11) and many other fascinating features you can spot on the Moon\'s surface.
Have you always wanted to explore the Moon like Neil Armstrong or the eleven other astronauts who have walked on its surface? You can tour the Moon from your own backyard with a small telescope or binoculars
