Astro-Pack contains all the information needed to start the fascinating hobby of astronomy. "The Night Sky through your Telescope" shows how to set up and use any telescope, how to use a planisphere and star charts, what to see, how to photograph the heavens, and a guide to useful accessories. "Star Finder" shows the planets, stars, and constellations in the northern hemisphere visible month-by-month. The planisphere is a practical hour-by-hour tracker of the constellations in a format big enough to use anywhere in the United States. The 3-map large-scale Star Chart and over 1400 photographs and drawings gives maximum detail on what is observable and can be used anywhere in the world.
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My first astronomy package,
This review is from: Astro-Pack all you need to know for Astronomy hobby, contains Star Finder, Star Chart, Night Sky and Planisphere in a hard bound box (Hardcover)
The astro pack comes with a book on things to know about telescopes and what to buy; a star finder month-to-month guide; a star chart for constellations clusters and nebulae and a planisphere. So basically you're getting everything in one package which is great for the newbie's (like myself). All four items are neatly packed in a glossy folder for portability. I learned a lot just reading the book. It's a great book, but there are books out there that you will definately want to add to your collection like "Nightwatch" by Terrence Dickinson who I think gives even more recommendations on telescopes and what to buy. Also definatley "Left Turn at Orion". If you buy all three, you're good to go. Be sure to buy these items BEFORE purchasing a telescope. It's always good to do you homework before making a big investment. I would give it 5 stars, but after reading "Nightwatch" and "Left Turn at Orion", I find these two books simplify astronomy a little more than the astropack, but again the astropack does give great info and comes with great tools to use, but I still recommend you get the other two books in addition which got several great reviews!
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I bought this for myself after watching "The Universe" on TV. It is very informative and I think it would make a great gift for someone interested in astronomy.The writing in the handbook is very small.
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Very nice presentation of subject matter and not too daunting. A neat place to keep everything to prevent dust or damage. Great starter pack for kids!
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There are certain places where astronomers and telescopes gather. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nun refractor, main eyepiece, telescopes arc, star diagonal, alignment scope, focal ratio, fork mounting, main telescope, small refractor, focusing mount, main constellations, calendar index, equatorial mount, declination axis, setting circles, third magnitude, main charts, south celestial pole, central obstruction, corrector plate, main mirror, monthly charts, most telescopes, astronomy magazines, celestial equator Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Milky Way, Solar System, Orion Nebula, Southern Cross, Daylight Saving Time, Far East, Mounting Altazimuth, Ring Nebula, Tech Pan New!
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There are certain places where astronomers and telescopes gather. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nun refractor, main eyepiece, telescopes arc, star diagonal, alignment scope, focal ratio, fork mounting, main telescope, small refractor, focusing mount, main constellations, calendar index, equatorial mount, declination axis, setting circles, third magnitude, main charts, south celestial pole, central obstruction, corrector plate, main mirror, monthly charts, most telescopes, astronomy magazines, celestial equator Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Milky Way, Solar System, Orion Nebula, Southern Cross, Daylight Saving Time, Far East, Mounting Altazimuth, Ring Nebula, Tech Pan New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Night Sky (Collins Wild Guide) by Storm Dunlop in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Star Ware: The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories by Philip S. Harrington in Front Matter
- Wild Guide Night Skystar Finder (Collins Wild Guide) by Storm Dunlop in Back Matter
- Night Sky (Fact Finders) by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
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