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Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
Stargazing with Binoculars is a practical guide to using binoculars to view the night sky for newcomers to astronomy. The book includes reviews of the wide range of binoculars on the market and provides advice on features to consider before making a purchase. The authors guide the beginner through the first steps of using binoculars to observe the night sky, describe what will be visible and show how to find specific objects.
Author
Language
English
Description
A highly visual introduction explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes. Each of the planets in the Solar System is described and illustrated in detail, with images taken from space probes as well as from the ground, showing them as you can expect to see them. More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory....
4) Night sky
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.
Author
Series
Publisher
Western Pub. Co
Pub. Date
1985
Edition
Rev. ed. /
Physical Desc
160 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides charts, tables, and instructions for the amateur astronomer on how, where, and when to observe stars, constellations, and planets. Also discusses meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objects.
9) Stargazers
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
1992
Physical Desc
[32] p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Tells what stars are, why they twinkle, how constellations were named, how telescopes are used to study stars, and more.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c1988
Physical Desc
[20] p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
Star maps of the constellations with accompanying pictures of the characters and creatures the ancients imagined in the star groups and a brief story on each. The constellations glow in the dark.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
c2014
Edition
4th ed.
Physical Desc
192 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the wide range of telescopes that are available internationally, with examples of objects to observe from both northern and southern hemispheres. Also offers advice about accessories such as eyepieces and filters, plus suggestions for astro-photography using cameras, CCDs and webcams.
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