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Stargazing For Dummies

Autor S Owens
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 25 ian 2013
Reach for the stars Stargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope. Stargazing For Dummies offers you the chance to explore the night sky, providing a detailed guide to the main constellations and also offering advice on viewing other night sky objects such as planets and nebulae. It's a great introduction to a fun new hobby, and even provides a fun way to get the kids outside while doing something educational! * Gives you an introduction to looking at the sky with binoculars or a telescope * Offers advice on photographing the night sky * Without needing to get your head around mind-bending theories, you can take part in some practical physics If you're looking for easy-to-follow guidance on getting to know the night sky, Stargazing For Dummies has you covered.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781118411568
ISBN-10: 1118411560
Pagini: 352
Ilustrații: illustrations
Dimensiuni: 140 x 217 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.32 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Wiley
Locul publicării:Chichester, United Kingdom

Public țintă

Primary market

  • Beginners who want to learn how to navigate the night sky, whether with the naked eye, a pair of binoculars or a telescope.
  • Anyone who has enjoyed the Wonders TV series and wants to know more about what is in the night sky, and how to recognise key constellations.

Secondary market

  • Students taking physics or astronomy, or with an interest in either subject.
  • Parents wishing to introduce stargazing to their children with a simple, fun reference guide.
Amateur astronomers interested in a portable guide to the night sky that covers some trickier deep sky sights, or seeking advice on photographing the sky.

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Notă biografică

Steve Owens is a freelance science writer and presenter with a passion for astronomy. He has been the recipient of the 'Campaign for Dark Skies' Award for Dark Sky Preservation, and he was nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award for public science engagement.

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Reach for the stars Stargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope.