The Universe today ultimate guide to viewing the cosmos : everything you need to know to become an amateur astronomer

Dickinson, David (Science writer), author.

Book 2018

David Dickinson, earth science teacher and backyard astronomer, and Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe today, have teamed up to provide expert guidance on observing the night sky. "The universe today ultimate guide to viewing the cosmos" features the best tips and tricks for viewing our solar system and deep sky objects, as well as detailed charts, graphs and tables to find must-see events for years to come. This comprehensive guide is complete...

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ISBN:

9781624145445
1624145442

Description:

240 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Other Title:

Cosmos

Notes:

Includes bibliographic references and index

Contents:

Stepping out tonight
Astronomy gear and tech talk
Following planets and the moon in the sky
The deep sky
The sky from season to season
Near-sky wonders : satellites, auroras, and more
Cosmic intruders : observing comets, asteroids, and meteor showers
Solar observing
Astrophotography 101
Top astronomy events for 2019-2014
Real science you can do and protecting the night sky
Appendix: Constellations of the sky

Control Number:

2596230

Other Authors:

Cain, Fraser, author
Gay, Pamela, writer of foreword

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