Jamie Carter

A Stargazing Program for Beginners: A Pocket Field Guide (Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide)

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ISBN 13:: 9783319220710
author:: Jamie Carter
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Springer
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 436
Dimensions:: 12.7 x 2.6 x 20.3 cm
Genre:: Science & Nature, Astronomy & Cosmology, Astronomy
Condition:: New
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£41.50

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A 12-month programme to unlock the secrets of the night sky, revealing its biggest and most beautiful sights in just one year. With just an hour of stargazing each month, you can gain a deeper understanding of the ever-changing patterns above.

Science writer Jamie Carter takes you on a journey through the celestial mechanics at work in the skies, exploring vital constellations, clusters, and nebulas, as well as "dark sky destinations" around the globe. Along the way, he learns about solar eclipses, star charts, binoculars, smartphone apps, telescopes, spotting satellites, and basic astro-photography.

By the end of the year, you'll be able to identify constellations, tell time by the stars, locate planets, and even find your way to the Galactic Centre Point. With just a few hours of stargazing each month and an investment of $50 in binoculars, this pocket field guide makes learning about the night sky accessible to everyone.

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