The 25 Brightest Stars
Mango Media (Verlag)
978-1-68481-475-6 (ISBN)
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Delve into the captivating world of stars. This star gazing book takes you on a cosmic journey, unveiling the secrets of the brightest star in the sky and the fascinating star systems that have intrigued humanity for millennia. Dive deep into the fascinating details of each star system, including their size, color, temperature, distance from Earth, and the presence of exoplanets.
Explore the universe like never before. Thanks to advanced observational astronomy, we can look further and more clearly than ever before. You'll discover unique and exceptional stars, from the largest star in the universe to variable stars that change brightness, and even a star composed of diamonds. From the majestic Sirius star system to distant constellations like Ursa Major, this book offers a detailed journey through these celestial wonders, making it an ideal astronomy gift or star gazing gift for kids.
Inside, you’ll find:
A deep dive into the characteristics of the 25 brightest stars in the night sky.
Fundamental stargazing principles, teaching you how to identify constellations, locate celestial objects, and appreciate the night sky.
Insights into the life cycle and classification of stars, alongside fascinating examples of unique stars, such as the largest star in the universe and a star composed of diamonds, capturing the diverse nature of star categories.
If you liked Star Finder!, National Geographic Stargazer's Atlas, or Space Explorers, you’ll love 25 Brightest Stars.
Janine Bonham is a highly experienced educator, well-versed in both traditional classroom and online teaching. Her teaching journey began in Kona, Hawai'i, where she had the privilege of observing the celestial wonders beneath the captivating dark skies of the Pacific for over a decade. Janine is dedicated to integrating research-based experiences into her secondary classroom to ensure students receive a comprehensive and engaging education. Currently residing in Pennsylvania, she shares her home with her two daughters, four cats, and a leopard gecko. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, Janine enjoys practicing yoga, hula dancing, and is an avid science fiction enthusiast.
Contents
Introduction to Stars
Stargazing
Constellations
Asterisms
Bortle Night Sky Classification
International Dark Sky Parks
Celestial Objects
Celestial Events
Birth, Life and Death of Stars
Types of Stars
Origin of Star Names
The Sun - Our Home Star
The Moon - Our Closest Companion
25 Brightest Stars in the Night Sky | Science Mission Directorate
Sirius (Canis Major) - The Brightest Star in the Night Sky
Canopus (Carina) - Old Man of the South
Rigel Kentaurus (Centaurus) - Our Closest Neighbor
Arcturus (Bootes) - Bright, Orange Giant
Vega (Lyra) - Jewel of the Lyre
Capella (Auriga) - Quadruple Star System
Rigel (Orion) - Foot of the Giant
Procyon (Canis Minor) - The Lesser Dog Star.
Achernar (Eridanus) - End of the River
Betelgeuse (Orion) - Red Supergiant in the Hunter
Hadar (Centaurus) - Triple Star System
Altair (Aquila) - Eye of the Eagle
Acrux (Crux) - Brightest of the Southern Cross
Aldebaran (Taurus) - The Follower
Antares (Scorpius) - Heart of the Scorpion
Spica (Virgo) - Blue Binary Star System or Virgin’s Spike of Wheat
Pollux (Gemini) - Red Giant Star of Gemini
Fomalhaut (Piscis Austrinus) - The Loneliest Star
Deneb (Cygnus) - Tail of the Swan
Mimosa (Crux) - Binary Star System
Regulus (Leo) - Heart of the Lion
Adhara (Canis Major) - Binary Star System
Shaula (Scorpius) - Triple Star System in the Scorpion’s Tail
Castor (Gemini) - Six Star System
Gacrux (Crux) - The Closest Giant Star
Unique Stars
Closest - Proxima Centauri
Largest Star Candidates
Smallest - EBLM J0555-57Ab (57 Ab, for short)
Mira - A wonderful star with a tail
RMC 136a1, the most massive star yet known
Algol - Demon star
Notable Star Clusters
Pleiades
Hyades
Beehive Cluster
Coma Cluster
Alpha Persei Cluster
Hercules Cluster
Southern Pleiades
Q&A
Appendix: Star Maps
Glossary
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Citations
Photo attributes
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 11.3.2025 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | b/w illustrations throughout; 50 Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | FL |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-68481-475-8 / 1684814758 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-68481-475-6 / 9781684814756 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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