For stargazers, comet-spotters and planet-seekers looking to enhance your deep sky knowledge and observations - this is your quintessential guide. The Total Skywatcher’s Manual will help you choose the best telescope, identify constellations and objects in the night sky, search for extraterrestrial phenomena, plan star parties, capture beautiful space imagery and much more. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover—this manual is the perfect gift! With fully illustrated star charts, gorgeous astrophotography and step-by-step project instruction, this family friendly book is the only guide you’ll ever need to navigate the nightsky. Learn about the phases of the moon, how to conduct your own deep-sky observations, how the universe is expanding, our search for life on other planets, meteors vs. meteorites, sunspots and solar flares, best eclipse-viewing techniques—everything you need to know to appreciate the wonder of our universe. Based in San Francisco, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific has a 125-year history of providing resources, tools, and information to astronomy enthusiasts, including amateur astronomers, families, and science educators (K-16). Join the ASP on this journey through the nightsky and beyond. Packaged in a durable, wipe-clean flexicover with metallic corner-guards, this practical manual withstands heavy-duty use indoors and out.
The Total Skywatcher's Manual: 275+ Skills and Tricks for Exploring Stars, Planets, and Beyond
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Author: Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Binding: Other
ISBN: 9781616288716
Details:
Author: Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Brand: Weldon Owen
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Flexibound
Number Of Pages: 272
Release Date: 22-09-2015
Part Number: 9781616288716
Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.8 x 0.7 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781616288716
