Teach Yourself Visually Astronomy

Talcott, Richard

ISBN 10: 0470343826 / ISBN 13: 9780470343821

Verlag: Visual, 2008

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Inhaltsangabe:

From dramatic lunar eclipses to brilliant comets, the night sky fascinates people. Brimming with beautiful color

photos, this book walks you through everything you need to know to maximize your enjoyment of astronomy, from choosing a telescope to identifying constellations and planets. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or lifelong stargazer, you can turn to this book for practical guidance on observing stars, planets, moons, and galaxies; tracking meteors, comets, and eclipses; choosing tools for viewing; and photographing the skies. Helpful star maps, charts, and timetables bring the sky to life!

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Richard Talcott is a senior editor of Astronomy magazine, where he edits the popular

"Sky This Month" section and creates most of the magazine's star charts. He also produces calendars and contributes star maps and text to several well-known and respected publications. In collaboration with Joel Harris, Rich wrote the book Chasing the Shadow: An Observer's Guide to Eclipses.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Teach Yourself Visually Astronomy
Verlag: Visual
Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Good