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Author by : Fred Schaaf
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 1998-08-15
Publisher by : Macmillan
ISBN : 0805046682
Starting with simple instructions on learning one's way around the night sky and progressing to more challenging concepts, this ingenious program takes readers to a deeper level of knowledge and understanding of the night sky. 70 illustrations & charts....
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Author by : Fred Schaaf
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2010-08-25
Publisher by : Prometheus Books
ISBN : 9781615927531
The ideal book for amateur astronomers, this title takes readers on a journey of discovery through the seasons of the starry night sky. Illustrations....
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Author by : Dean Regas
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-06-16
Publisher by : Simon and Schuster
ISBN : 9781507213827
Discover the amazing wonders of the night sky with this expanded edition to 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, perfect for every amateur stargazer and armchair astronomer! Keep your feet on the ground and experience the night sky to the fullest by exploring planets, satellites, and constellations with this all-inclusive reference guide to space. 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition is full of information on the many amazing things you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye! From shooting stars to constellations and planets to satellites, this book gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night. Learn about the celestial bodies that have captured people’s imaginations for centuries, with specific facts alongside traditional myths and beautifully illustrated photographs and star charts that will help you know where to look for the best view. With this illuminating guide, you’ll enjoy hours of stargazing, whether you’re travelling, camping, sitting in your back yard, or simply flipping through the beautiful images in this book....
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Author by : W. S. Kals
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 1974
Publisher by : Doubleday Books
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030309616
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Author by : Christian B. Luginbuhl
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 1998-09-17
Publisher by : Cambridge University Press
ISBN : 0521625564
The most detailed guide to observing the deep sky in one volume, now available in paperback....
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Author by : Terence Dickinson
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 1987
Publisher by : Turtleback Books
ISBN : 0833522914
Winner of the 1987 New York Academy of Sciences Children's Science Book Award, Exploring the Night Sky is aimed at novice star gazers anxious to expand their astronomical repertorie beyond the Big and Little Dippers. Dickinson has designed a superb introduction to astonomy that is clear, concise, and very "user friendly" no matter what the child's age. 50 color photographs and illustrations....
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Author by : Andrew Fazekas
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2019
Publisher by : National Geographic
ISBN : 9781426220159
Volume packed full of information that illuminates key astronomical concepts along side the history and legends surrounding the stars and planets....
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Author by : Guilherme de Almeida
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2012-11-03
Publisher by : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN : 9781852338985
This book will interest anyone who marvels at the night sky and would like to learn to recognise constellations and identify the brightest stars by name. Step-by-step, the reader is guided through the knowledge needed to recognise key constellations, identify stars and planets, and interpret changes in the overall appearance of the sky throughout the year....
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Author by : John Scalzi
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2008-05-01
Publisher by : Penguin
ISBN : 9781405383707
Whether you’re a novice or a more experienced astronomer, The Rough Guide to The Universe is indispensable. The truth may or may not be out there, but space is the place to look, and the Rough Guide to the Universe takes it all in, from our own moon to the furthest frontiers of the known universe - and then speculates about what lies beyond. This fascinating guide is not meant to delve too deeply; instead it gives the reader the grounding needed to appreciate the night sky. Clue- up on the basics with concise information on every planet in the solar system, and practical advice on observing the planets and stars with binoculars, telescopes and the naked eye. You’ll find the latest theories about how the universe came to exist, incisive explanations of the formation of galaxies and weird concepts such a dark matter, wormholes and superstrings. The guide also provides travel-based information on planetariums, observatories and 'deep sky' sites as well as listings of star clubs, space news sources and other Internet resources. With dozens of photographs and star charts of every constellation, The Rough Guide to the Universe is The Stargazer’s essential handbook...
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Author by : Robin Kerrod
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-07-14
Publisher by : Thunder Bay Press
ISBN : 9781645172482
An indispensable tool for the amateur astronomer. Night Sky Explorer will help you learn everything a beginning stargazer needs to know. Use the included rotating planisphere to figure out which stars are currently visible, and the 128-page book to learn more about each celestial body. Key facts are presented in an easy-to-understand format, and sidebars offer fun trivia and illuminating anecdotes. Star maps feature the dominant constellations at any given time of the year, so you’ll be prepared for planetary enlightenment when the moon rises!...