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A complete beginner's guide to observing the night sky
Understand and enjoy the solar system and beyond with this practical guide to astronomy.
Pick up all the basics of sky-watching. Start off by taking a tour around the night sky in simple stages, discovering how it fits together and how it works. Then take a closer look at the objects you can see and learn to train your eye to recognize basic patterns of constellations and how to tell planets apart from other celestial bodies. Plus, there's advice on buying and using kit, from binoculars to telescopes.
Packed with detailed maps of the night sky and star charts to help any budding astronomer in their quest to find out more about this fascinating subject.
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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I borrowed this book from my local library - amazingly, they acquired it 3 days after it was published. This is, without doubt, one of the most beautifully illustrated astronomy books I have ever read. It covers a wide range of topics for newcomers to astronomy, as well as 88 pages of guides to constellations - all accompanied with photographs of prominent stars and maps to guide you. Basic concepts of astronomy are explained in terms that make sense, and there is also extensive discussion of the cosmos and space physics - but the key is in the simplicity and straightforward approach of the book. On top of this, there are also guides to using the naked eye, binoculars, telescopes (purchasing and setting up) and astrophotography.
I have only just begun looking up at the night sky, having just purchased a telescope for my father's birthday back in April. I have to say that this is one of the most helpful books I have read on the subject - so much so that I intend to purchase a copy, because I don't want to be without it. Advanced astronomers might skip this book, simply because they have the information elsewhere (though the photographs in this book are oustanding, as is often the case with DK books), but for beginners it's a superb purchase.
I have only just begun looking up at the night sky, having just purchased a telescope for my father's birthday back in April. I have to say that this is one of the most helpful books I have read on the subject - so much so that I intend to purchase a copy, because I don't want to be without it. Advanced astronomers might skip this book, simply because they have the information elsewhere (though the photographs in this book are oustanding, as is often the case with DK books), but for beginners it's a superb purchase.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I found this book in the library shortly after it was published. Most other library books on astronomy are well out of date.
This is the most comprehensive guide on astronomy I have seen and is, more importantly up-to-date.
I had to own a copy of the book and bought it on Amazon a few days later. It is now a constant companion.
This is the most comprehensive guide on astronomy I have seen and is, more importantly up-to-date.
I had to own a copy of the book and bought it on Amazon a few days later. It is now a constant companion.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
i purchased this book along with a telescope ,and i have to say its pretty much perfect for a novice to astronomy.
ive since bought a couple more expensive books,but i keep going back to this one.!!
great illustrations and photo's. kept simple but full of information all the same. the star charts at end of the book are brilliant. the book covers many basic aspects. setting up scopes,different types of scopes, how to observe planets ,the moon, deep sky objects,its all there. very happy.
clear skies...
ive since bought a couple more expensive books,but i keep going back to this one.!!
great illustrations and photo's. kept simple but full of information all the same. the star charts at end of the book are brilliant. the book covers many basic aspects. setting up scopes,different types of scopes, how to observe planets ,the moon, deep sky objects,its all there. very happy.
clear skies...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Super duper
I bought this book as I had a flick through it in WHSmith and thought it looked pretty good. I wanted to start stargazing and this book is just the right thing for it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by TRACY
I love it
We got telescope for Christmas and now I just got this book. Now everything is in pdf-s or on internet but having this book in printed edition is probably the best option. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Olivia
A great first book
This is an excellent boook introducing some of the delights of Astronomy. I initially thought this was going to be a bit too simple but it's jam packed with information. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ftotoe
Brilliant
I am a complete novice at star gazing and needed something to help me. This book is brilliant. Although a bit more indepth than I thought it would be, it has been a great help.
Published 4 months ago by Miss J
Easy to use guide
A super book for a beginner like me, especially like the "hand width" guide to finding stars from known positions. All that is needed is a clear night and warm clothes
Published 4 months ago by L. Duffy
Excellent book for beginners
Bought this book for my daugther for christmas and have to say I am very impressed. The book is sufficiently detailed to be very useful without losing the readers interest - as an... Read more
Published 4 months ago by DiverDave
DK Practical Astronomer
This was purchased as a gift so I did not personally read it from cover to cover, but the recipient expressed appropriate pleasure when the gift was unwrapped, so I can only assume... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Heathen
Good buy
I bought this book as a christmas present for my boyfriend who has recently become really interested in astronomy. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sam
One of my favourite books......
I had this book out from my library and have kept it for 3 months and now they want it back, so i have just bought it from Amazon as it is one of the best books that i have used, i... Read more
Published 11 months ago by GazofCorra
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