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Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe

Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe more books like this

by Terence Dickinson

Often cited as the best introduction to stargazing the 4th edition of NightWatch is revised throughout and includes star charts, equipment suggestions, astrophotography, tables and references good until 2018, and is a friendly and knowledgeable guide.

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The Backyard Astronomer's Guide

The Backyard Astronomer's Guide more books like this

by Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyer

An essential reference tool for both beginning and veteran sky observers. Drawing on decades of stargazing experience, the authors suggest what equipment to buy and what to avoid, describe observing techniques, and explain how to hunt down the most interesting celestial objects. Each chapter is illustrated with the latest, breathtaking ...

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Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide

Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide more books like this

by Dinah L Moche

Feel at home among the stars with this acclaimed astronomy self-teaching guide ..."A lively, up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy and exciting current fields of research." - Science Digest "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." - The Strolling Astronomer "Excellent ...provides ...

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A Field Guide to Stars and Planets

A Field Guide to Stars and Planets more books like this

by Jay M Pasachoff

The new edition of this bestselling guide has been completely revised and updated to include the latest information from leading astronomical sources. Color photos throughout.

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky

National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky more books like this

by Mark R Chartrand, Ph.D.

A handbook for skygazers that combines the best in astrophotography with a unique system of beautiful and easy-to-read star charts. Designed to make it simple for the reader to find and identify every major natural celestial object visible throughout the year with up-to-the-minute research and clear, accessible text, charts, and cross-references. ...

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Hubble: Imaging Space and Time

Hubble: Imaging Space and Time more books like this

by David H DeVorkin

World authorities on the history of astronomy - David Devorkin and Robert Smith - reveal Hubble as an unparalleled engineering accomplishment that documents the solar system's workings and growth, the accelerated expansion of the universe, and even humankind's potential demise by the same kind of comet that decimated the dinosaurs millions of ...

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Stars and planets

Stars and planets more books like this

by Ian Ridpath

In this new edition of their classic guide, Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion bring the night sky down to earth with brand new sky charts, diagrams, and photos that enrich the clear, engaging text. "Stars and Planets" will delight both latent astronomers who have yet to touch a telescope and the more star-savvy who have spent many a night outside craning ...

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Practical astronomy with your calculator

Practical astronomy with your calculator more books like this

by Peter Duffett-Smith

Practical Astronomy with your Calculator, first published in 1979, has enjoyed immense success. The author's clear and easy to follow routines enable you to solve a variety of practical and recreational problems in astronomy using a scientific calculator. Mathematical complexity is kept firmly in the background, leaving just the elements necessary ...

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Webb Society Deep-Sky Observer's Handbook more books like this

by Webb Society, Kenneth Glyn Jones (Photographer)

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Peterson first guide to astronomy

Peterson first guide to astronomy more books like this

by Jay M Pasachoff, Roger Tory Peterson (Editor), Robin Brickman (Illustrator)

A clear, up-to-date text covering virtually everything in the sky concisely but accurately tells how to get started in astronomy--without even a telescope or a pair of binoculars. 65 color photos, 24 color sky maps.

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Hubble: The Mirror on the Universe

Hubble: The Mirror on the Universe more books like this

by Robin Kerrod

Dramatic images never before published in a single volume. Stargazers will be astonished to see in color pictures what were once fuzzy photographs. These dramatic, unforgettable images will bring into sharp focus how the Universe is unfolding in new and astonishing ways.

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Seeing in the Dark: How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of the Universe more books like this

by Timothy Ferris

America's finest science writer describes a major revolution sweeping astronomy, as amateur astronomers, in global networks linked by the Internet, make discoveries that are changing knowledge of the universe. The appendix includes star charts, observing lists, and a guide on how to get involved with the stars.

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A Walk Through the Heavens: A Guide to Stars and Constellations and Their Legends more books like this

by Wil Tirion, Milton D Heifetz

What star is that? Where is the Great Bear? A Walk through the Heavens is a beautiful and easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the northern hemisphere. By following the unique simplified maps, readers will be able to easily find and identify the constellations and the stars within them. Ancient myths and legends of the sky are retold, adding ...

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Skywatching more books like this

by David H. Levy

This is an introduction to the skies, covering our immediate Solar System - the sun, the moon and the planets - and beyond into deep space, the stars, galaxies and nebulae. Both historical and scientific aspects of astronomy are included, as well as a resources directory. From huge optical telescopes used by professional astronomers to the ...

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The Cambridge star atlas more books like this

by Wil Tirion

The Cambridge Star Atlas covers the entire sky, both northern and southern latitudes, in an attractive format that is suitable for beginners and experienced astronomical observers. There is a series of monthly sky charts, followed by an atlas of the whole sky, arranged in 20 overlapping full colour charts. Each chart shows stars down to magnitude ...

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Star Ware: The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories more books like this

by Philip S Harrington

Praise for "Star Ware": '"Star Ware" is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable, and which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy' - Robert Burnham, "Sky & Telescope" magazine. '"Star Ware" condenses between two covers what would normally take a telescope buyer many months to accumulate' - John Shibley, ...

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Astrophotography for the Amateur more books like this

by Michael A Covington

With this extraordinary handbook, you, too, can frame the stars and have them hanging on your livingroom walls. Astrophotography for the Amateur provides a complete guide to taking pictures of stars, galaxies, the Moon, the Sun, comets, meteors and eclipses, using equipment and materials readily available to the hobbyist. Based on suggestions from ...

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Binocular Highlights: 99 Celestial Sights for Binocular Users more books like this

by Gary Seronik

Binocular Highlights is a tour of 96 different celestial sights ? from softly glowing clouds of gas and dust to unusual stars, clumps of stars, and vast star cities (galaxies) ? all visible in binoculars. Each object is plotted on a detailed, easy-to-use star map, and most of these sights can be found even in a light-polluted sky. Also included ...

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Touring the Universe Through Binoculars: A Complete Astronomer's Guidebook more books like this

by Phillip S Harrington, Philip S Harrington

Astronomy enthusiasts are waking up to the enjoyment of touring the heavens through binoculars. Powers of resolution - especially of faint objects - are as much as 40 per cent better using binocular vision, and colour perception is also enhanced considerably. Add to this the affordability, ease of operation and portability of binoculars, and you ...

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Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas more books like this

by Roger W Sinnott

Our celestial atlases are the standard by which all others have been judged for a half century. Now we?ve raised the bar with our new Pocket Sky Atlas! There has never been such a wonderfully detailed atlas so handy to take on trips and use at the telescope, thanks to its compact size, convenient spiral-bound design, and easy-to read labels. The ...

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Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects more books like this

by Luginbuhl, Skiff

* A detailed and comprehensive guide to observing the deep sky * All descriptions meticulously researched and checked for this book * Information and descriptions for more than 2000 galaxies, nebulae and star clusters * Suitable for use with small telescopes * Helpful charts and advice on how to observe * Comprehensive catalogue included * ...

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The Sextant Handbook more books like this

by Bruce Bauer, Bauer Bruce

Loran and GPS notwithstanding, there will always be a place for the sextant aboard any blue-water boat, if for no other reason than the thrill and mystery of finding one's position on earth by gazing at the heavens. Here is the indispensable reference that should accompany the instrument aboard. Cmdr. Bruce Bauer, a professional navigator and ...

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The Brightest Stars: Discovering the Universe Through the Sky's Most Brilliant Stars more books like this

by Fred Schaaf

'Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky - what will be visible, when it will be visible, and what it will look like - has encouraged tens of thousands of people to turn their eyes skyward' - David H. Levy, Science Editor, "Parade" magazine, discoverer of twenty ...

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Night Sky more books like this

by James Kavanagh, Raymond Leung (Illustrator)

The Night Sky provides a simplified field reference to familiar stars and constellations. A durable folding guide format is great for use in the field, and allows any level of nature explorer to recognize and easily identify the most common constellations. This guide features glow in the dark constellations (flashlight illuminates the star charts).

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The Monthly Sky Guide more books like this

by Ian Ridpath, Wil Tirion

In full colour throughout, the seventh edition of Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion's famous guide to the night sky is fully revised and updated for planet positions and forthcoming eclipses up to the end of the year 2011. The book contains a chapter on the main sights visible in each month of the year, and is an easy-to-use companion to the night sky. ...

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