The Stargazer's Guide to the Night SkyNew Leaf Publishing Group, 2012 - 240 páginas Explore the night sky, identify stars, constellations, and even planets. Stargaze with a telescope, binoculars, or even your naked eye. Allow Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and PhD in astrophysics, to guide you in examining the beauty of God’s Creation. Lisle designed Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky for everyone from young students to amateur astronomers. In it you will: Learn the best ways and optimal times to observe planets and starsDiscover how to choose the best telescope for youFind 150 stunning, full-color star-charts and other easy to use illustrations for success“How do phases of the moon work? When will the next solar eclipse take place? What is that bright star setting in the west? How do I find Saturn? What sorts of objects can be seen with binoculars?” These questions and many more are easily answered with the helpful tips and basic understanding of astronomy presented in this book. Create or expand the hobby of stargazing; an outdoor, educational hobby to enjoy with friends or family. Regardless of your circumstances and the economy, you will always be able to marvel at the beauty of our night sky. |
Conteúdo
Introduction
| 4 |
1 Motions in the Sky Basic
| 6 |
2 Motions in the Sky Advanced
| 25 |
3 Understanding the Eye
| 43 |
4 Astronomy with the Unaided Eye
| 48 |
5 Celestial Events
| 70 |
6 Telescope Basics
| 88 |
7 Telescope Observing Sessions
| 106 |
8 The Moon and the Sun
| 122 |
9 The Planets
| 134 |
10 Star Classification and Telescope Viewing
| 164 |
11 Deep Sky Objects
| 176 |
12 Astrophotography
| 222 |
Afterword
| 235 |
| 237 | |