Binocular Stargazing
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2005
Stackpole Books (Verlag)
978-0-8117-3136-2 (ISBN)
Stackpole Books (Verlag)
978-0-8117-3136-2 (ISBN)
Explains how to observe everything, from the moon to meteor showers, with binoculars and provides safety tips for viewing eclipses. This guide also includes separate sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall that give advice on what to look for and how to optimise your viewing.
A guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, comets, and aurora through binocularsFeatures a foreword by renowned astronomer and writer David LevyIncludes a complete guide to current binocular brands and models and explains what to look for in each seasonMany people assume that amateur stargazers must invest hundreds or even thousands of dollars in equipment before they can enjoy the wonders of the night sky. The truth is, though, that all you need is a simple pair of binoculars. This handy, easy-to-follow guide explains how to observe everything from the moon to meteor showers with binoculars and provides safety tips for viewing eclipses. It also includes separate sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall that give advice on what to look for and how to optimize your viewing. Ideal for budding astronomers of all ages, Binocular Stargazing is the perfect way to see the night sky through new eyes.
A guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, comets, and aurora through binocularsFeatures a foreword by renowned astronomer and writer David LevyIncludes a complete guide to current binocular brands and models and explains what to look for in each seasonMany people assume that amateur stargazers must invest hundreds or even thousands of dollars in equipment before they can enjoy the wonders of the night sky. The truth is, though, that all you need is a simple pair of binoculars. This handy, easy-to-follow guide explains how to observe everything from the moon to meteor showers with binoculars and provides safety tips for viewing eclipses. It also includes separate sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall that give advice on what to look for and how to optimize your viewing. Ideal for budding astronomers of all ages, Binocular Stargazing is the perfect way to see the night sky through new eyes.
Mike D. Reynolds is an astronomy professor and executive director emeritus of the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California. He is the author of numerous scientific publications, as well as the book Falling Stars (0-8117-2755-6). He is a Fellow David Levy is a film maker and historian of Canadian communism. This is his first book on the subject.
Looking Up; Purchasing and Caring for Binoculars; Accessories and Specialised Products; Lunar and Solar Observing; The Solar System; Stars; Deep-Sky Objects; Spring Objects; Summer Objects; Fall Objects; Winter Objects; Southern Skies.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 25.12.2005 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 45 |
| Verlagsort | Mechanicsburg |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 212 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8117-3136-7 / 0811731367 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8117-3136-2 / 9780811731362 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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