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"Philip's Moon Observer's Guide" is a practical guide for Moonwatchers, suitable for both beginners and more experienced observers. Peter Grego, a well-known Moon expert, shares his enthusiasm and expertise in this informative book. Features on the Moon are best seen when they are close to the day-night line, known as the terminator. At the heart of "Philip's Moon Observer's Guide" is a day-by-day lunar observing diary based on the progress of the terminator. Using detailed sections of Moon map for each day, the author explains when to look for which features, enabling you to plan your own lunar explorations. Colourful diagrams, stunning close-up images and straightforward text explain the origin and appearance of the different types of surface feature. Eclipses are always eagerly followed by astronomers, and the author explains the best way to observe and record these fascinating events. "Philip's Moon Observer's Guide" is divided into seven chapters: Lunar geology and the Moon's features; The Moon in space; The lunar observer's equipment; Moonwatching; Recording your observations; Eclipses and occultations; and, The space-age Moon". "Philip's Moon Observer's Guide" also includes a glossary of terms as well as details of a number of astronomical societies and groups, together with useful Internet resources.
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Peter Grego is Director of the Lunar Section of Britain's Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA) and the Topographical Coordinator of the British Astronomical Association (BAA) Lunar Section. He writes and illustrates the monthly MoonWatch page in Astronomy Now magazine and is the expert on observing for Sky at Night magazine's Astro Answers.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I haven't got time to write much - let's just say that this book is absolutely brilliant and is easily the best 'astronomy' in my collection. It is easily the best lunar observation book I've ever seen anywhere for this price and my colleagues in the astronomy society agree with me (I saw their copies and then immediately went to get one of my own). If you want to look and learn about the moon then this is the book to have in your pocket (I mainly use 20 by 80 binoculars so this book is perfect for me and for people with slightly larger, beginners scopes).
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I have always wanted to be able to recall features of the Moon. This guide not only names them but describes them too making recall really easy. The daily observing guide adds structure to this learning. Perfect!
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