Stargazing: Beginners Guide to Astronomy
This handbook is for beginners to astronomy, introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies, and celestial maps. Discover how to tackle light pollution, how to stargaze with just your eyes, and what equipment is best for beginners. The book explains the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the keys things to lookout for on specific dates throughout the year, and includes seasonal star charts, constellation charts, and facts about our solar system.
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Book Information
Publisher: | Collins |
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Publish Date: | 04/01/2017 |
Pages: | 224 |
ISBN-13: | 9780008196271 |
ISBN-10: | 0008196273 |
Language: | English |
Full Description
This is the perfect beginner's guide to astronomy for use in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. It discusses how to plan your stargazing and what you can see with your eyes, as well as how to choose binoculars and telescopes and what you can see using them. The book also offers seasonal star charts and constellation charts and gives readers specific objects to look for in the sky. This guide from Royal Observatory Greenwich provides all you need to know to get started in stargazing and discover the universe.