Book Description
Presents a method for finding or identifying stars and constellations, a star finder, and astronomical projects.
Author : W. S. Kals
Publisher : Main Street Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 23,31 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Presents a method for finding or identifying stars and constellations, a star finder, and astronomical projects.
Author : Dr. Jason Lisle
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,46 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0890516413
"Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quoatations are from the New King James Version of the Bible."--T.p. verso.
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 821 pages
File Size : 10,78 MB
Release : 2024-09-17
Category : Science
ISBN :
A comprehensive and eye-catching resource for backyard stargazers of all levels packed with absolutely everything you need to follow the progress of constellations, night sky events, and celestial facts. Foreword by Dr. Stephen Maran A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips from experts on charting lunar phases and celestial events, notable astronomical anniversaries and facts, the best equipment for stargazing and particular events for your location complete with maps, and much more, packaged into a beautiful, illustrative gift book. Never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world, go meteor‑spotting, and track phases of the moon, constellations, and planetary events. Discover Dark Sky Sites and what we can learn from reducing light pollution. Get to know the Moon’s features and phases, constellations, comets, planetary bodies, eclipses, conjunctions, and more. Find out what you can see with the naked eye and the wider canvas of a telescope. With The Backyard Stargazer’s Bible, you'll embrace the magnificent splendor of the rich tapestry of the skies above. Also available: The Beekeeper’s Bible The Botanical Bible The Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible The Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible
Author : Nigel Henbest
Publisher : Cassell
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 10,63 MB
Release : 2015-02-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 1844038432
This comprehensive guide to astronomy introduces the basic concepts, explaining what, when, and how to observe space, right through to current theories on everything from black holes to microquasars. It helps you to navigate the night sky, identify the constellations and find planets, comets, galaxies and deep-sky objects. Accessible, informative, and fully-illustrated, this is an invaluable practical companion for anyone who loves stargazing.
Author : Allan Chapman
Publisher : Lion Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,10 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 9780745956275
The period from 1500-1700 saw an unprecendented renaissance in astronomy and the understanding of the heavens. In this magnificent tour de force, scientific historian Dr Allan Chapman guides us through two hundred years of mapping the stars. He shows how Copernicus, Galileo, Tycho Brahe, and Kepler were all part of a huge movement, which included many churchmen, questing for knowledge of the skies. Chapman explores whether Galileo and his ilk were so unusual for their time, bright sparks of knowledge in a sea of ignorance. Or were contemporary Popes, churchmen, and rulers actually fascinated by astronomy, and open to new ideas? Within these pages Copernicus and Galileo find company with Jesuit missionary astronomers in China, Calvinist physicists in Leiden, Bishop John Wilkins's "Flying Chariot" destined for the moon, Johannes Hevelius, Jeremiah Horrocks, Robert Hooke, Sir Isaac Newton, the early Royal Society, and the Revd James Bradley, who finally detected the earth's motion in space in 1728.
Author : Sharon Naylor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 45,16 MB
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0762776161
A comprehensive, full-color guide to planning a wedding The average engagement lasts for eighteen months. During that time the bride and groom will most certainly stress over every last detail to make their Big Day the most Perfect Day. The Bridal Bible is the bride’s new best friend as it helps the couple navigate their way through the world of invitation designs, ceremony styles, cake flavors, flower bouquets, and much, much more. The only book you need to plan a wedding, The Bridal Bible offers up an abundance of expert information complete with helpful tips on stress-free planning and step-by-step DIY information and tops it off with stunning visuals and photo galleries that will both inspire and educate the new couple as they make their journey to the altar.
Author : Erwin A. Bauer
Publisher : Main Street Books
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 13,25 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Generously illustrated with more than 175 photos and drawings, this is the essential handbook for today's duck and goose hunter. Identifying characteristics and migration patterns of all species are included as are tips on incidentals that can make a difference.
Author : Philip S. Harrington
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 16,45 MB
Release : 2011-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 1118046331
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, Astronomy magazine Whether you're shopping for your first telescope or your fifth, don't be surprised if you feel overwhelmed by the dazzling array of product choices, bells and whistles, and the literature that describes them all. That's why you need Star Ware. In this revised and updated Fourth Edition of the essential guide to comparing and selecting sky-watching equipment, award-winning astronomy writer Philip Harrington takes you telescope shopping the easy way. He analyzes and explains today's astronomy market and compares brands and models point by point. Star Ware gives you the confidence you need to buy the telescope and accessories that are right for you and the knowledge to get the most out of your new purchase, with: * Extensive, expanded reviews of leading models and accessories-including dozens of new products * A clear, step-by-step guide to every aspect of selecting telescopes, binoculars, filters, mounts, lenses, cameras, film, star charts, guides and references, and much more * Ten new do-it-yourself projects for building your own astronomical equipment * Easy tips on setting up, using, and caring for telescopes and other astronomical equipment * Lists of where to find everything astronomical, including Web sites and resources; distributors, dealers, and conventions; and corporate listings for products and services
Author : Stan Malless
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,20 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780393020458
Lists 150 English words and phrases that originated in the Bible, including "blood money" and "salt of the Earth," in a volume complemented by meanings and sources as well as chapter and verse identifications.
Author : Graham Moore
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1034 pages
File Size : 49,51 MB
Release : 2015-05-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1634500377
In the tradition of the bestselling Shooter’s Bible, Skyhorse Publishing presents the Fisherman’s Bible, the most complete reference guide for new fishing equipment and its specifications. Anglers will only need one book—now in its second year—to discover all the new gear on the market as well as to look up specs on accessories currently in production. A comprehensive full-color feature on new products includes large photographs of every rod, reel, and lure with extensive product details and feature listings. In addition to the latest gear, the Fisherman’s Bible offers thousands of rods, reels, lures, and lines that have been in production and are currently on the market. All products are divided by spin, spin casting, bait casting, and fly fishing, and further separated into freshwater and saltwater. Nearly every fishing gear manufacturer in the world is included in this unique compendium. With an introduction highlighting the hottest new products on the market, as well as timely features on such informative topics as new trends in fishing, a beginner’s guide to fishing, and what and where to fish (popular species and prevailing methods), the Fisherman’s Bible is an essential authority for any beginner or experienced angler, wherever he or she may live or choose to fish. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.