Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational Astronomy
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 moreSmithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets (Smithsonian Handbooks)
A visual guide to the night sky viewed from around the world. The clearest and sharpest recognition guides to the natural world, Smithsonian Handbooks make identification of individual animals, plants, minerals, and other phenomena sure, simple, and straightforward. Authoritative text, hundreds of crystal–clear charts and photographs, and a simple, jargon–free approach make the Smithsonian Handbook of Stars and Planets the most accessible and comprehensive guide to observing the night sky, su
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read moreCollins Star Finder Pack: All You Need To Get The Most Out Of Observing The Night Sky
In order to get the most out of observing the night sky: a large, full-colour star map, a starfinder and a booklet which explains the best way to observe the stars and maps out future positions of the planets. The multitude of stars in the sky can be confusing but this pack should give you everything you need to identify the stars. The large starfinder is simple to use: just dial in the date and time by rotating the inner plastic disk – the time – until it lines up with the relevant day of the y
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read moreThe beginners guide to astronomy
How would you like to get started today in the fascinating hobby of astronomy?
Let The beginners guide to astronomy take you by the hand and guide you on your memorable journey through the universe around us.
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read moreAstronomy Hacks: Tips and Tools for Observing the Night Sky
Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you’re a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, you’ll find Astronomy Hacks both useful and fun. From upgrading your optical finder to photographing stars, this book is the perfect cosmic companion. This handy field guide covers the basics of observing, and what you need to know about tweaking, tuning, adju… More >>
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read moreStephen James O’Meara’s Observing the Night Sky with Binoculars: A Simple Guide to the Heavens
Month by month, star by star, object by object, Stephen James O’Meara takes readers on a celestial journey to many of the most prominent stars and constellations visible from mid-northern latitudes. Filled with interesting anecdotes about the stars and constellations and their intriguing histories, this book is both a useful guide for amateur astronomers, and a great first-time reference for those just starting out. After describing a constellation’s mythology, readers are guided in locating and
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