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 to astronomy has all the information an absolute beginner needs to get started. It explains the basic techniques and equipment you need for exploring the night sky, from...
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| Summary: | How do I get started in astronomy? Should I buy binoculars or a telescope? What can I expect to see? This wonderful informal guide to astronomy has all the information an absolute beginner needs to get started. It explains the basic techniques and equipment you need for exploring the night sky, from observing with the naked eye to using binoculars and telescopes. It then takes you on a tour of the night sky, covering the Moon, Sun, stars, planets, and more. The book gives sound advice on purchasing affordable binoculars, telescopes, and accessories, and is illustrated with photos taken by the author, showing how objects in the sky actually look through modest amateur equipment. Whether you are a parent thinking of buying a telescope for your children, or a newcomer yourself, this book has all you need to know to take the first steps into the fascinating world of astronomy |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (ix, 147 pages) |
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| DOI: | 10.1017/CBO9780511536441 |
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| spelling | Kinzer, Paul E. 1960- Verfasser aut Stargazing basics getting started in recreational astronomy Paul E. Kinzer Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2008 1 online resource (ix, 147 pages) txt rdacontent c rdamedia cr rdacarrier Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) Introduction; Part I. Stargazing Techniques and Equipment: 1. With the naked eye alone; 2. Binoculars: the next step; 3. 'But I want a telescope!'; Part II. What's Up There?: 1. The Solar System; 2. The deep sky; Part III. A Stargazing Glossary: Appendix 1. The Greek alphabet; Appendix 2: The Constellations; Some simple star charts; Index How do I get started in astronomy? Should I buy binoculars or a telescope? What can I expect to see? This wonderful informal guide to astronomy has all the information an absolute beginner needs to get started. It explains the basic techniques and equipment you need for exploring the night sky, from observing with the naked eye to using binoculars and telescopes. It then takes you on a tour of the night sky, covering the Moon, Sun, stars, planets, and more. The book gives sound advice on purchasing affordable binoculars, telescopes, and accessories, and is illustrated with photos taken by the author, showing how objects in the sky actually look through modest amateur equipment. Whether you are a parent thinking of buying a telescope for your children, or a newcomer yourself, this book has all you need to know to take the first steps into the fascinating world of astronomy Amateur astronomy / Observers' manuals Astronomy / Amateurs' manuals Astronomy / Observers' manuals Erscheint auch als Druckausgabe 978-0-521-72859-1 https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511536441 Verlag URL des Erstveröffentlichers Volltext |
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