Collins Stargazing: Beginners Guide to Astronomy

Editor/Author Topalovic, Radmila and Kerss, Tom
Publication Year: 2016
Publisher: Collins

Price: Core Collection Only
ISBN: 978-0-00-819627-1
Category: Science - Astronomy
Image Count: 241
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect manual for beginners to astronomy -- introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps.

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Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • The Night Sky
  • Earth in Space
  • Celestial Sphere
  • The Solar System
  • Transient Events
  • Perspective
  • Planning your Stargazing Session
  • Colours and Perception
  • Using Starcharts
  • Apps and Software
  • Clear Skies
  • Start with your Eyes
  • Urban Skies
  • Rural Skies
  • The Darkest Skies in the World
  • Taking Pictures
  • Capturing the Night Sky
  • Choosing Cameras, Lenses and Accessories
  • Top Tips
  • Using Binoculars or a Telescope
  • Binoculars
  • Telescopes
  • Things to See
  • Exploring the Solar System
  • Exploring the Galaxy
  • Constellations and Seasonal Objects
  • Constellations and Seasonal Objects
  • Seasonal Objects
  • Start Stargazing!
  • Trip One - Constellations and Stars
  • Trip Two - Moon and Planets
  • Trip Three - Clusters, Nebulae and Galaxies
  • Seasonal Charts
  • Northern Hemisphere Charts
  • Southern Hemisphere Charts
  • Further Resources and Reading
  • Further Resources
  • Glossary
  • Observing Log
  • Acknowledgments