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A team of expert astronomers gives you a comprehensive and informative guide to all the amazing phenomena of our night time sky. From galaxies to eclipses, the moon to constellations, all corners of the wonderous night sky are explained in clear prose accompanied by helpful charts and photographs.
• An authoritative and accessible guide to our night skies.
• A perfect introduction to the skies, leading you through our immediate Solar System – the Sun, the Moon and the planets – into deep space, to stars, galaxies and nebulae.
• Thorough, attractive and easy to use, covering both historical and scientific aspects of astronomy.
• Comprehensive bi-monthly star charts that can be used anywhere in the world, with constellation charts showing 85 star formations.
• Useful information on the equipment used for skywatching, from the huge optical telescopes used by professional astronomers to the makeshift observatories
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From the beginning of time, humans have turned their eyes sky-ward with curiosity, awe, and wonder. To the ancients, the heavens were the abode of the gods. Todays astronomers, professional and amateur alike, may use sophisticated instruments to explore the sky – but they are as fascinated by the challenge of understanding the universe as the skywatchers who preceded them.
'Skywatching' is an accessible yet authoritative guide to the heavens. Under the expert guidance of a renowned astronomer, we tour our immediate Solar System – Sun, Moon, and planets – and venture into deep space, the realm of the stars, galaxies, and nebulae. Here too are up-to-date tables and diagrams, practical advice on basic tools and techniques, and detailed constellation charts, along with a magnificent gallery of colour images.
More than a lavish reference source, 'Skywatching' offers everything you will need to embark on your own personal adventure of discovery.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Beautifully taken photographs and informative text ignites the fascination and curiosity of space that harbours in us all. There are surely few other books that can be as succesfully persuasive to a interested novice astronomer as this one. From our immediate solar system to deep space, all is comprehensively examined and explained in a way that both informs and prompts participation in the activity. Although clearly aimed towards the reader new to astronomy, I feel that this book would well deserve its place on any enthusiastic skywatchers shelf.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a beautiful, informative book with information for all ages. Covers the history of astronomy through various types of stars and star maps. Great for the beginner who wants good, clear information on all aspects of astronomy.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
From the beginning of time, we have turned our eyes skyward with awe, curiosity & wonder.
Here is an accessible & authoritative guide to the heavens with up-to-date tables, diagrams, practical advice & techniques.
It is a thick book of fabulous photos, dot-filled charts & ethereal names. It gives us a fantastic view of skywatching through the ages, how things got their neames & how to see what we're looking at!
Good gift for someone starting to stare at the sky! ...
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pre owned book in excellent condition, well packaged and delivered. Bought for my husband who is just getting into stargazing and he has found it very easy to read and full of... Read more
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I have bought 4 copies of this book now because it is so informative to an 'amateur'. It explains basic astronomy in simple terms. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Louise
Superb value for money - from absolute beginner to amateur
This is a brilliant hardcover publication. I originally had the older version of this book as a teenager in the 90's when I knew nothing about astronomy but I lent it to someone... Read more
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