The practical astronomer, Will Gater and Anton Vamplew ; consultant Jacqueline Mitton
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The practical astronomer, Will Gater and Anton Vamplew ; consultant Jacqueline Mitton
Language
eng
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non fiction
Main title
The practical astronomer
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Will Gater and Anton Vamplew ; consultant Jacqueline Mitton
Summary
Explains how to find celestial objects using the naked eye and a telescope in one's very own backyard, in a book that includes detailed full-color photos and illustrations and an easy-to-follow text
Table Of Contents
Understanding the universe. The universe ; The naked-eye sky ; The planets ; What is a star? ; Observing stars ; Nebulae ; Star clusters ; Galaxies ; Dividing light -- Looking up. The motion of the skies ; The sky as a sphere ; Navigating the night sky ; Observing conditions -- Observing and recording. Preparing to observe ; Using binoculars ; Telescope optics ; Telescopes and mounts ; Buying and setting up ; Go to telescopes ; Astroimaging -- Pathfinders. The constellations ; Mapping the constellations ; Sky maps -- The solar system. Our view of the solar system ; Observing the planets ; Mercury and Venus ; Mars ; Jupiter ; Saturn ; Uranus and Neptune ; Dwarf planets and asteroids ; The sun ; The moon ; Comets and meteors ; Atmospheric phenomena ; Other lights in the sky -- Star charts. Using the star charts ; Monthly star charts
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