Author : Fred Schaaf
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 47,53 MB
Release : 1998-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780805046687
Starting with simple instructions on learning one's way around the night sky and progressing to more challenging concepts, this ingenious program takes readers to a deeper level of knowledge and understanding of the night sky. 70 illustrations & charts.
Author : Dean Regas
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 29,65 MB
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1507213824
Discover the amazing wonders of the night sky with this expanded edition to 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, perfect for every amateur stargazer and armchair astronomer! Keep your feet on the ground and experience the night sky to the fullest by exploring planets, satellites, and constellations with this all-inclusive reference guide to space. 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition is full of information on the many amazing things you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye! From shooting stars to constellations and planets to satellites, this book gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night. Learn about the celestial bodies that have captured people’s imaginations for centuries, with specific facts alongside traditional myths and beautifully illustrated photographs and star charts that will help you know where to look for the best view. With this illuminating guide, you’ll enjoy hours of stargazing, whether you’re travelling, camping, sitting in your back yard, or simply flipping through the beautiful images in this book.
Author : Guilherme de Almeida
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 23,27 MB
Release : 2012-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 1852338989
This book will interest anyone who marvels at the night sky and would like to learn to recognise constellations and identify the brightest stars by name. Step-by-step, the reader is guided through the knowledge needed to recognise key constellations, identify stars and planets, and interpret changes in the overall appearance of the sky throughout the year.
Author : Andrew Fazekas
Publisher : National Geographic
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 10,35 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 1426220154
Volume packed full of information that illuminates key astronomical concepts along side the history and legends surrounding the stars and planets.
Author : David Chandler
Publisher :
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 46,94 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Author : Sky Publishing
Publisher : Sky Publishing Corporation
Page : pages
File Size : 42,74 MB
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781931559300
Cardboard star wheel chart with moveable dial displays the positions of the stars at any time of the day and on any day of the year; shows only the brightest stars, anywhere between north latitudes 30 ̕and 50.̕
Author : John Scalzi
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 12,20 MB
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1405383704
Whether you’re a novice or a more experienced astronomer, The Rough Guide to The Universe is indispensable. The truth may or may not be out there, but space is the place to look, and the Rough Guide to the Universe takes it all in, from our own moon to the furthest frontiers of the known universe - and then speculates about what lies beyond. This fascinating guide is not meant to delve too deeply; instead it gives the reader the grounding needed to appreciate the night sky. Clue- up on the basics with concise information on every planet in the solar system, and practical advice on observing the planets and stars with binoculars, telescopes and the naked eye. You’ll find the latest theories about how the universe came to exist, incisive explanations of the formation of galaxies and weird concepts such a dark matter, wormholes and superstrings. The guide also provides travel-based information on planetariums, observatories and 'deep sky' sites as well as listings of star clubs, space news sources and other Internet resources. With dozens of photographs and star charts of every constellation, The Rough Guide to the Universe is The Stargazer’s essential handbook
Author : Wendy Mass
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,96 MB
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316040884
And as streams of light fan out behind the darkened sun like the wings of a butterfly, I realize that I never saw real beauty until now. At Moon Shadow, an isolated campground, thousands have gathered to catch a glimpse of a rare and extraordinary total eclipse of the sun. It's also were three lives are about to be changed forever: Ally likes the simple things in life--labyrinths, star-gazing, and comet-hunting. Her home, the Moon Shadow campground, is a part of who she is, and she refuses to imagine it any other way. Popular and gorgeous (everybody says so), Bree is a future homecoming queen for sure. Bree wears her beauty like a suit of armor. But what is she trying to hide? Overweight and awkward, jack is used to spending a lot of time alone. But when opportunity knocks, he finds himself in situations he never would have imagined and making friends in the most unexpected situations. Told from three distinct voices and perspectives, Wendy Mass weaves an intricate and compelling story about strangers coming together, unlikely friendships, and finding one's place in the universe.
Author : Stuart Clark
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 24,77 MB
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 1783351551
From stone age to space age, every human who has looked up at the night sky has seen the same stars in the same patterns. They reveal our entire history, as well as hinting at our ultimate fate. In Beneath the Night, Stuart Clark tells the full story of this relationship. From prehistoric cave art and Ancient Egyptian zodiacs to the modern era of satellites and space exploration, Clark reveals the history of a fascination that has shaped our scientific understanding; helped us navigate the terrestrial world; provided inspiration for our poets, artists and philosophers; and given us a place to project our hopes and fears. This is the story of the universe, and our place within it.
Author : Will Gater
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 22,33 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.
