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The total skywatcher's manual, 298 skills and tricks for exploring stars, planets & beyond, Linda Shore, David Prosper & Vivian White of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific

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The total skywatcher's manual, 298 skills and tricks for exploring stars, planets & beyond, Linda Shore, David Prosper & Vivian White of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The total skywatcher's manual

Nature of contents

handbooks

Oclc number

1042477212

Responsibility statement

Linda Shore, David Prosper & Vivian White of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Sub title

298 skills and tricks for exploring stars, planets & beyond

Summary

"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"--, Provided by Amazon

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