[PDF] Backyard Stargazer eBook

Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 821 pages
File Size : 18,19 MB
Release : 2024-09-17
Category : Science
ISBN :

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A comprehensive and eye-catching resource for backyard stargazers of all levels packed with absolutely everything you need to follow the progress of constellations, night sky events, and celestial facts. Foreword by Dr. Stephen Maran A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips from experts on charting lunar phases and celestial events, notable astronomical anniversaries and facts, the best equipment for stargazing and particular events for your location complete with maps, and much more, packaged into a beautiful, illustrative gift book. Never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world, go meteor‑spotting, and track phases of the moon, constellations, and planetary events. Discover Dark Sky Sites and what we can learn from reducing light pollution. Get to know the Moon’s features and phases, constellations, comets, planetary bodies, eclipses, conjunctions, and more. Find out what you can see with the naked eye and the wider canvas of a telescope. With The Backyard Stargazer’s Bible, you'll embrace the magnificent splendor of the rich tapestry of the skies above. Also available: The Beekeeper’s Bible The Botanical Bible The Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible The Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible

Author : Pat Price
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 38,34 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781592531486

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Stargazing is an activity that lasts a lifetime. There is nothing like the thrill of glimpsing at the rings of Saturn for the first time or seeing, with the aid of a simple pair of binoculars, a fuzzy patch in the sky resolve into a cluster of sparkling stars. The Backyard Stargazer will help you discover new wonders in the night sky, whether you observe from a lounge chair in your backyard, a camp set up far from city lights, or the deck of a ship on a special stargazing cruise. Written in a conversational, accessible style, The Backyard Stargazer is a down to earth guide to observing the night and daytime sky without having to invest in a lot of equipment. You will discover: What you need to get started: a clear night, a red light flashlight, and a copy of The Backyard Stargazer to guide your observing sessions Seasonal star maps to help you spot constellations ,and more, year round Things you never knew about the Moon, Sun, and planets What causes an eclipse and how you can travel to see one How stars are born and where comets come from How to photograph auroras, meteors, and constellations What you can see with the naked eye, binoculars, and, when you're ready, a small telescope Includes 46 easy projects for planet watching, moon viewing, and constellation spotting!

Author : Howard Schneider
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 38,39 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426325460

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Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.

Author : Charles Laird Calia
Publisher : Tarcher
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,90 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781585423910

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Illustrated with 20 drawings, this is an amateur astronomer's beautifully written account of a year spent observing the cosmos and building an observatory in his New England backyard.

Author : Dr. Jason Lisle
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 17,35 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0890516413

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"Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quoatations are from the New King James Version of the Bible."--T.p. verso.

Author : James K. Blum
Publisher : BDD Promotional Books Company
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 24,86 MB
Release : 1990-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780792452621

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A guidebook to the night sky with photographs, historical notes, and practical information on stargazing.

Author : John A. Read
Publisher : Formac Publishing Company
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 44,82 MB
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1459505360

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John A. Read covers everything needed to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes and images of the sky both as seen by the naked eye and detailed views from a telescope. Many fascinating cosmic objects can be easily spotted with the help of this book including beautiful Cassiopeia, regal Leo, the plentiful Kemble's Cascade, the explosive Crab Nebula, the rings of Saturn — even the moon! This easy to read, fully illustrated reference book will enrich every young person's experience of the skies above.

Author : E. G. Creel
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,28 MB
Release : 2023-02-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :

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Good night, sleep tight; don't let the tardigrades bite. Blast off on a bedtime adventure filled with floating sheep, and planetary exploration. Make a wish at the wishing star and dream sweet dreams little stargazer.

Author : Dennis Mammana
Publisher : MetroBooks (NY)
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 48,95 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781567993431

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An introduction to the basics of stargazing with explanations of celestial phenomena such as solar eclipses, lunar phases, comets, and meteors. Includes star charts and maps, safety tips and techniques for observing the sun, moon, planets, stars, and deep-sky objects, and how to select and use equipment such as binoculars, telescopes, and filters.