The Practical Astronomer, 2nd Edition: Explore the Wonders of the Night Sky

Vamplew, Anton

ISBN 10: 1465445137 / ISBN 13: 9781465445131

Edité par DK, 2017

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Practical Astronomer, 2nd Edition: Explore the Wonders of the Night Sky
• Éditeur: DK
• Date de parution: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1465445137
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781465445131
• Reliure: Paperback
• Édition: 2ème Édition
• État de l'article: new

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Synopsis

Unlock the mysteries of the night sky with this comprehensive guide to astronomy.

The Practical Astronomer explains and demystifies stargazing and teaches you how to observe and navigate the night sky. Learn how to set up your binoculars and telescopes and find out how to spot different celestial bodies, such as stars, planets, nebulae, and galaxies. 

Train your telescope into the sky and learn astrophotography with your smartphone camera or digital camera. Hop from one star to another to locate the different constellations or other deep space objects. The book contains sky maps charting all the 88 constellations in both the northern and southern hemisphere, helping you map the star patterns, from Ursa Major and Orion to Pavo and Aquarius.

The Practical Astronomer also contains monthly star charts that follow the changing positions of stars in the night sky through the year. Discover the solar system and know about other objects, such as satellites and space stations, that light up the sky. A reference section at the back of the book provides handy information about every planet and includes information about eclipses.

Become an accomplished amateur astronomer with this practical guide.

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A complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky, explaining and demystifying stargazing to recognize objects and explain how they move through the sky over the night and the year.

Explore the wonders of the night sky in The Practical Astronomer. Informative and easy-to-use with illustrated, step-by-step instructions and star charts with constellations visible all over the globe, the book offers practical advice with naked-eye observation, while illustrated instructions show readers how to setup and use binoculars and telescopes, and take pictures. A solar system chapter contains advice on finding and observing planets and objects such as moons, comets, and asteroids. This updated edition also includes an almanac section to identify significant events such as eclipses, plus the newest equipment and latest images of the universe to guide readers from beginner level to accomplished amateur astronomer.