New Astronomer by Carole Stott

New Astronomer by Carole Stott

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For thousands of years observers have gazed up at the night sky and wondered at the celestial bodies that occupy the vastness of space. This guide shows you how to get the most from your observations. Covering comets, aurora, asteroids and nebulae as well as the moon stars and planets, it features drawings and photographs.

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New Astronomer by Carole Stott

The essential guide that shows you how to get the most from your observations. For thousands of years observers have gazed up at the night sky and wondered at the celestial bodies that occupy the vastness of space. If you have ever wanted to learn more about such phenomena or just how to locate the major constellations and the planets this practical and accessible guide will provide all the information you need. A Complete Guide to the Night Sky Covering comets aurorae asteroids and nebulae as well as the moon stars and planets New Astronomer is fully illustrated with drawings and photographs. Detailed sky charts help you to navigate around the heavens and locate the major constellations stellar objects and the planets. For each of the planets there is a specially prepared map to help you pinpoint the exact location of each one up to the year 2010. A Planisphere is included that shows you the entire sky above your head for any time of night and for any time of the year. What to Use and How to Use it New Astronomer offers comprehensively detailed yet straightforward advice on choosing and using the very latest equipment including binoculars telescopes and accessories. It also shows you how to take photographs of celestial objects using an ordinary SLR camera linked to your astronomical equipment. For the real enthusiast this book features state-of-the-art technology such as computer-linked digital imaging. Whether you are already an experienced astronomer or just starting out this essential guide contains all you need to know.
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ISBN 13 9780751306668
ISBN 10 0751306665
Title New Astronomer
Author Carole Stott
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 1999-04-22
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.