Exploring the Solar System with Binoculars: A Beginner's Guide to the Sun, Moon, and Planets 1st Edition

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ISBN-13: 978-0521741286
ISBN-10: 0521741289
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"The six chapters straightforwardly cover the Sun, Moon, Eclipses, planets, comets, and meteors. I was particularly impressed with the chapter on the Moon, which gives photographs at a scale really to look like the binocular Moon, at various stages of illumination, with a key to the formations. The author actually goes into a great deal of detail on his subjects, including both interesting historical sidelights and the very latest information (which is always assiduously attributed – a rarity in a book of this kind). I found very few errors indeed. ... I would recommend this book to all beginning observers. Don’t consider the low page count: this is a large-format book that is excellent value." - Astronomy Now

"While the descriptions and facts should ably answer the many questions of the beginner, the book’s anecdotal passages make this publication shine. The author shares his passion through selections describing his emotions such as 'I saw the spirit of the fireball dancing on its grave' when describing an aerial explosion. The mood is continually heightened such a Tolstoy character who in 'rapture and his eyes wet with tears, contemplated the radiant stare’ for the comet of 1812 or Agesinax's 'all round about environed with fire she is illumined’ to describe the Moon. These historical connections and the many references to ongoing research tells the reader that they share the wonder of the grandeur and complexity of Earth's immediate neighbourhood.

A passion to explore the night sky burns in the hearts of many. Not knowing where to start or how to share this longing is no impediment. With bare eye or inexpensive binoculars, Stephen James O’Meara's book 'Exploring the Solar System with Binoculars' will guide you to satisfy your feelings." - Universe Today

"The naked-eye or binocular observer could hardly hope for a better guide to exploring the Solar System than Stephen J. O'Meara. A skilled visual observer of vast experience and international repute, he is also an engaging and imaginative writer capable of firing the enthusiasm of observers at all levels of ability....thoroughly recommended to those wishing to maximize the potential of naked-eye and binocular observation" -

"Stephen James O’Meara provides an in-depth tour of the Sun, Moon and planets, showing just how much you can do using just the naked eye and binoculars...With plenty of background information on each subject, it is written well with a good pace." - Sky at Night

Book Description

An amateur astronomers' guide on observing the wonders of our Solar System with the unaided eye and inexpensive, handheld binoculars.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (March 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 166 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521741289
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521741286
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.39 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.3 x 0.4 x 11.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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bobtheg
3.0 out of 5 stars More Like a Textbook
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2010
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3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Reference...Easy Reading...Light on Binos, Though
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Binoculars for astronomy.
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Allan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for astronmers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2010
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5.0 out of 5 stars Late..but good book.
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