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Getting Started: Visual Astronomy - Couverture souple

Hall, Allan

 
9781499275261: Getting Started: Visual Astronomy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1499275269 ISBN 13 : 9781499275261
Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

If you have ever wanted to view the wonderous objects of our solar system and beyond, here is the how-to manual to get you well on your way. From purchasing your first telescope, through setting it up and finding objects, to viewing your first galaxy, this book contains everything you need. See how to read star maps and navigate the celestial sphere and much more with plenty of pictures, diagrams and charts to make it easy. Written specifically for the novice and assuming the reader has no knowledge of astronomy makes sure that all topics are explained thoroughly from the ground up. Use this book to embark on a fantastic new hobby and learn about the universe at the same time! Learn how to: * Choose binoculars for astronomical use * Pick a telescope * Select appropriate eyepieces * Calculate magnification * Locate celestial objects * Record your observations * Set up, balance and polar align EQ mounts * Collimate your reflector telescope * Read star maps * Navigate the night sky * Measure the angle between celestial objects * Estimate an object’s magnitude or brightness Contains tables through 2025 for: * Lunar eclipses * Solar eclipses * Transits * Conjunctions * Meteor showers

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Présentation de l'éditeur

If you have ever wanted to view the wonderous objects of our solar system and beyond, here is the how-to manual to get you well on your way. From purchasing your first telescope, through setting it up and finding objects, to viewing your first galaxy, this book contains everything you need. See how to read star maps and navigate the celestial sphere and much more with plenty of pictures, diagrams and charts to make it easy. Written specifically for the novice and assuming the reader has no knowledge of astronomy makes sure that all topics are explained thoroughly from the ground up. Use this book to embark on a fantastic new hobby and learn about the universe at the same time! Learn how to: * Choose binoculars for astronomical use * Pick a telescope * Select appropriate eyepieces * Calculate magnification * Locate celestial objects * Record your observations * Set up, balance and polar align EQ mounts * Collimate your reflector telescope * Read star maps * Navigate the night sky * Measure the angle between celestial objects * Estimate an object’s magnitude or brightness Contains tables through 2025 for: * Lunar eclipses * Solar eclipses * Transits * Conjunctions * Meteor showers

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Éditeur
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1499275269
ISBN 13 
9781499275261
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
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