This is an ideal book for starting astronomy. It stirs the imagination, and puts observation of the sky into the framework of leisure activity as well as a personal adventure. Written by an award winning astronomer, it is a non-technical guide to the night sky, full of practical hints. The author's lively style enthuses, entertains and informs. • know the constellations, even if you live in a large city • observe the Sun safely • find out how comets are discovered • watch a star vary in brightness from week to week • explore star clusters and remote galaxies Author David Levy is one of the world's foremost amateur astronomers. He has discovered 17 comets. Minor Planet 3673 Levy is named in his honour. An English graduate, Levy has written a beautiful introduction to the glories of the observable universe of constellations, stars and galaxies.
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'Joyous enthusiasm sets this book delightfully apart from run-of-the-mill guides to the sky.' Nigel Henbest, New Scientist
'Levy's enthusiasm for the subject bursts forth from every page.' Popular Astronomy
'… he has a love affair with the sky, and he wants everyone to join in.' New Scientist
'Highly recommended for the observer who is seriously interested in observing the sky.' Journal of the British Astronomical Association
'… a fascinating compilation which offers something for everyone.' Spaceflight
'Levy's enthusiasm for the subject bursts forth from every page.' Popular Astronomy
'… he has a love affair with the sky, and he wants everyone to join in.' New Scientist
'Highly recommended for the observer who is seriously interested in observing the sky.' Journal of the British Astronomical Association
'… a fascinating compilation which offers something for everyone.' Spaceflight
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This is an ideal book for starting astronomy. It stirs the imagination, and puts observation of the sky into a framework of leisure activity as well as a personal adventure. Written by an award winning astronomer, it is a non-technical guide to the night sky, full of practical hints.
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This is an excellent book describing 'real' astronomy projects for budding astronomers. This is NOT a picture filled book showing photos taken by satellites or professional astronomers, nor is a "look at this, look at that" type book.
This book takes you through the many varied aspects that a keen astronomer can carry out when studying the sky. The author's style is easy to read and all written from personal experience. He portrays with great enthusiasm his interest and love of all things astronomical, from comet hunting, variable stars, moon and planets, Messier objects, solar and more. All this, thrown in with sufficient background and history to make it an interesting read.
The edition I read was published in 1993 and equipment developments and things have moved on but this is still a good comprehensive foundation and worthwile read.
This book takes you through the many varied aspects that a keen astronomer can carry out when studying the sky. The author's style is easy to read and all written from personal experience. He portrays with great enthusiasm his interest and love of all things astronomical, from comet hunting, variable stars, moon and planets, Messier objects, solar and more. All this, thrown in with sufficient background and history to make it an interesting read.
The edition I read was published in 1993 and equipment developments and things have moved on but this is still a good comprehensive foundation and worthwile read.
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Welcome introduction to the sky
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This is a user's manual to the sky. It is very enjoyable reading, and guides you pleasantly through all the important sights of the night sky. Excellent - one of my favourites
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