Book Description
A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2022.
Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 48,94 MB
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0008491666
A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2022.
Author : Radmila Topalovic
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 37,61 MB
Release : 2024-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 0008724571
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2025.
Author : Wil Tirion
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,22 MB
Release : 2024-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780008688158
Author : Milton D. Heifetz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 11,4 MB
Release : 2004-02-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521544153
Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends.
Author : Govert Schilling
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 1020 pages
File Size : 17,32 MB
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0316483893
Perfect for stargazers and armchair astronomers of all ages, CONSTELLATIONS is a beautifully illustrated, fascinatingguide to all 88 constellations, including an illustrated star map for each. In CONSTELLATIONS, award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling takes us on an unprecedented visual tour of all 88 constellations in our night sky. Much more than just a stargazer's guide, CONSTELLATIONS is complete history of astronomy as told by Schilling through the lens of each constellation. The book is organized alphabetically by constellation. Profiles of each constellation include basic information such as size, visibility, and number of stars, as well as information on the discovery and naming of the constellation and associated lore. Beyond details about the constellation itself is information about every astronomical event that took place or discovery made in the vicinity of the constellation. In the constellation of Cygnus (the Swan) we encounter the location of the first confirmed black hole. A stop at Gemini (the Twins) is a chance to say hello to the dwarf planet Pluto, and in Orion (the hunter) we find the location of the first identified gamma-ray burst.Stunning star maps throughout the book by acclaimed star mapmaker Wil Tirion show us the exact location of every constellation, the details of its structure, as well as its surrounding astronomical neighbors.
Author : Will Gater
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,73 MB
Release : 2020-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0241503906
Discover the wonders of the Universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky. This practical e-guide explains and demystifies stargazing, teaching you to recognize different kinds of objects and showing you how they move through the sky over the course of the night and the year. It shows you how to understand and enjoy the cosmos, building your practical astronomy skills from the basics to more advanced techniques. Beginning with an explanation of the Universe itself - how big is it, what shape is it, how old is it, and will it end? - it then takes you on a tour around the night sky, building up your knowledge in simple stages. Practical advice begins with naked-eye observations, then illustrated step-by-step instructions show you how to set up and use binoculars and telescopes, and how to take your own pictures of the night sky. It also lets you take a closer look at the different objects you can view in the night sky, telling you how to train your eye to recognize basic patterns of stars (constellations) and how to tell planets apart from other celestial bodies, showing you how to observe them in an innovative step-by-step way. An atlas of the night sky is also included, with charts that can be used in both the northern and southern hemispheres throughout the year. Accessible, inspirational, and authoritative, Stargazing for Beginners will enthuse and inform anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the night sky.
Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 42,30 MB
Release : 2023-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0008619638
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2024.
Author : Meg Thacher
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 18,67 MB
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1635860962
The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans have lived on earth. In this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9–14 will delve into the science behind what they see. This captivating book offers a tour of our solar system and deep space, explaining how objects like Earth’s moon were formed and introducing the “why” behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Sky gazers will learn how to find and observe planets — no binoculars or telescopes required — and star charts will show them how to spot constellations through the seasons and in both hemispheres. Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night. Includes profiles of professional astronomers and sidebars on space technology and current issues, such as light pollution.
Author : Radmila Topalovic
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,49 MB
Release : 2025-08-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780008747688
Author : Wil Tirion
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 16,27 MB
Release : 2001-03-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521800846
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 6.5, together with about 900 non-stellar objects, such as clusters and galaxies, which can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope. There is a comprehensive map of the Moon's surface, showing craters and other named features. Wil Tirion is the world's foremost designer of astronomical maps. For this new edition he has devised improved versions of all the charts, and the text and star data have been completely revised based on the latest information. Clear, authoritative and easy-to-use, The Cambridge Star Atlas is an ideal reference atlas for sky watchers everywhere.