An accessible, comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of star-gazing.
This practical, fully illustrated, easy-to-read volume contains everything you need to know to understand the basics of stargazing and enjoy the beauty of the universe. Her you'll find:
- An authoritative text providing clear explanations of celestial phenomena such as solar eclipses, lunar phases, comets, and meteors.
- Stunning full-color photographs, charts, and sky maps
- Safety tips and techniques for observing the sun, the moon, the planets, the stars and deep-sky objects.
- Methods of selecting and using equipment such as binoculars, telescopes and filters.
The first chapters in the book show you how to explore the universe with the naked eye. You'll discover how stars are named and how to recognize specific constellations. You'll also learn about the moon's phases and motions, how to view the sun safely, and were to look for our neighboring planets, among many other useful tips and techniques.
Later chapters demonstrate how to get a close-up look at the universe. Include is information on selecting and using binoculars, telescopes and filters, as well as tips on planning an evening of stargazing, from checking viewing conditions to properly adjusting equipment. Also featured here are techniques for viewing deep-sky phenomena, such as globular clusters of stars, planetary nebulae, and elliptical galaxies.
With a wealth of helpful checklists, charts, and sky maps, as well as a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and lists of astronomy magazines, organizations, and simple programs for the home computer, this simple yet complete book is the ideal reference for the backyard astronomer.
Now exploring the majority of the night sky is as simple as turning a page.
FREE Two-Day Shipping for students on millions of items. Learn more |
Book Description
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great beginners guide to astronomy.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Backyard Astronomer: A Guide to Stargazing (Hardcover)
This book provides you with all the basic information you need to start gazing at the heavens. Included are facts on our solar system, including the proper way to view the sun safely. Viewing distant galaxies, star clusters, and other satellites. Also covered are: how to read star charts, basic information on the equipment needed, a star glossary, and magazines and other references. I especially like the part on how to record your own observations and taking pictures. Really a good book for the budding astronomer.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
