The Cambridge Double Star Atlas
This magnificent atlas contains the most attractive and interesting double and multiple stars for viewing with binoculars and telescopes. It is a must-have for stargazers who want to explore these fascinating objects. The first modern star atlas devoted to double and multiple stars, it plots over 2,000 selected pairs of stars, each labeled with discoverer, catalog, and/or observatory designations. A superb introduction to this important class of celestial objects, it is spiral bound and printed
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How do I get started in Astronomy? Should I buy binoculars or a telescope? What can I expect to see? This wonderful informal guide has all the answers for an absolute beginner to get started observing the night sky. It begins with advice on how to choose appropriate and affordable equipment and accessories, and covers basic stargazing techniques, from observing with the naked eye to binoculars and telescopes. It then takes you on a tour of the night sky, covering the Moon, Sun, stars, planets, a
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read moreThe Sky Observer’s Guide (Golden Guide)
Filled with practical information for the amateur astronomer, this Golden Guide explains:
-How to select and use binoculars and telescopes
-How to best observe stars, the moon, planets, comets, meteors, and other celestial objects
-How to use star charts
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read moreVolcanism on Io: A Comparison with Earth (Cambridge Planetary Science)
This richly illustrated book is the first dedicated to volcanism on Io. It describes and explains the different styles and scales of volcanic activity on this fascinating moon, and compares Io’s diverse volcanoes with their contemporaries on Earth. It also provides background as to why Io and Earth are volcanically active, and describes how remote-sensing data from spacecraft and telescopes are analyzed to reveal the underlying volcanic processes. Containing the latest results from the Galileo mission, this book is a fascinating reference for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers in planetary science, volcanology, remote-sensing and geology.
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read moreSupernovae: and How to Observe Them (Astronomers’ Observing Guides)
This book is intended for amateur astronomers who are readers of Sky and Telescope magazine or similar astronomy periodicals – or are at least at the same level of knowledge and enthusiasm.
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read moreWilliam Herschel and the Biggest Telescope of the 18th Century
William Herschel was possibly the greatest astronomer of the 18th Century. He made many discoveries including the finding of Uranus. But his biggest claim to fame was his ability to build telescopes. Over his lifetime he hand-built over 400 telescopes including a giant that was over 40 feet long with a mirror that was almost 50 inches wide. He paved the way for many astronomers and telescope makers for centuries to come.
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read moreHow Telescopes Work and the Different Range of Telescopes?
A telescope can help us in studying far-away matter of the vast space out there in our universe. Hubble telescope is one such gigantic telescope that offers us a look at diverse parts of the universe aside from ours. Telescopes are essentially of the reflecting and refracting types and the magnification make far off objects visible.
Astronomy as a hobby is wonderful as the discovery of the unknown always mystify men. The constellation of stars in our cosmic outer space is enough to fascinate a child and how a telescopes work will set off the imagination of any seekers of knowledge. Binocular is a good way to stimulate the curiosity of a child who might one day be the next Galileo.
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