Astronomical Calendar 2010 [Paperback]

Guy Ottewell (Author)

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The Astronomical Calendar has been published continuously since 1974, and is now used by about 20,000 amateurs, telescope-owners, clubs, teachers, planetariums, libraries, and just people that enjoy the sky in over 100 countries. An introduction explains how to use the various components of the book and, if you are a beginner, what to select at first (since there are so many levels of information). For each month there is a large map of the evening sky; facing it, a diary of 40 or so events, many with paragraph-long descriptions. Other features on the monthly pages are diagrams of where the planets are in their orbits, "Constellation Clues," "Telescopic Tour" (coordinates of selected objects findable in the month), "Observer's Highlights," and sketches of the most striking sky scenes. Supplementary sections include Highlights of the Year, The Sun, The Moon, Special Moons, Young Moon and Old Moon, Eclipses, Conjunctions, each of the planets, Meteors, Asteroids, Comets, Spaceflight, Deep-Sky Profiles, Light Pollution, Glossary, Magnitude and Elongation, Rising and Setting, Quick Reference, and a colored centerfold all-sky map. Some features are contributed by experts Fred Schaaf, Clifford Cunningham, Alastair McBeath, Alan Hale, Joe Rao, and Richard Nugent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Astronomical Workshop; 2010 edition (September 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934546568
• ISBN-13: 978-0934546560
• Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 10.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #544,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Astronomical Calendar, July 14, 2010

By	James E Rodgers - See all my reviews

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As a science teacher I find this publication to be an excellent reference for the many aspects of visual astronomy and in general for the history of the space research programs. Each month has an illustration of the evening stars/constellations with the positions and monthly motions of the visible planets and moon. In addition to the sky chart, there is the daily description of the various astronomical events or histories relevant for that month. The latter section of the Astronomical Calendar is filled with in depth topics on: the individual planets, the moon and its attendant eclipses, comets, asteroids, and finally a summary discussion of the various national and international space programs. Perhaps the one noted limitation of the calendar is its focus of the constellations of the northern hemisphere.

5.0 out of 5 stars 2010 Astronomical Calender, January 30, 2010

By	Mark Lewonczyk - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Excellently well done and prepared, as usual. Highly recommended if you want to know the WHY, as well as the WHAT !!