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OverviewFrom dramatic lunar eclipses to brilliant comets, the night sky fascinates people. Brimming with beautiful color photos, this book walks you through everything you need to know to maximize your enjoyment of astronomy, from choosing a telescope to identifying constellations and planets. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or lifelong stargazer, you can turn to this book for practical guidance on observing stars, planets, moons, and galaxies; tracking meteors, comets, and eclipses; choosing tools for viewing; and photographing the skies. Helpful star maps, charts, and timetables bring the sky to life! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard TalcottPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.708kg ISBN: 9780470343821ISBN 10: 0470343826 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 14 November 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRichard Talcott is a senior editor of Astronomy magazine, where he edits the popular Sky This Month section and creates most of the magazine's star charts. He also produces calendars and contributes star maps and text to several well-known and respected publications. In collaboration with Joel Harris, Rich wrote the book Chasing the Shadow: An Observer's Guide to Eclipses. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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