How to Gaze at the Southern Stars
How to Gaze at the Southern Stars

Author: Richard Hall

Publisher: Awa Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780958250993

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Fifty thousand years ago, a small family of our ancestors huddled around a campfire. Robbed of vision, they were vulnerable in the darkness; the night is the time of the predator. As they listened to the crackle of the fire and the sounds of the night, they looked upwards. What, they wondered, were those mysterious lights in the sky? So begins astronomer Richard Hall's engrossing account of the stars as seen from Down Under! Today scientists know a great deal about the universe we live in. Photos have even been taken of the planet Mars, 35 million miles away. But for most people it's all still a mystery.

How to Gaze at the Southern Stars
How to Gaze at the Southern Stars

Author: Richard Hall

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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From the Southern Cross to the mysterious dark companions of the Dog Stars, the constellations in this guide will help readers see the night sky in a whole new way, allowing them to enjoy the vast beauty of the solar system.

Astronomy Adventures and Vacations
Astronomy Adventures and Vacations

Author: Timothy Treadwell

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-03-29

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 3319500023

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This astronomy travel guide examines the many wonderful opportunities for experiencing the observing hobby. Amateur astronomy is often consigned to observing from home or from a local park, yet it can be much more. Tim Treadwell explores all the possibilities of astronomical and space-related activities that are available on day trips and longer vacations. These activities range from observatory visits and other simple ways to build an astronomy event into a holiday, to full blown specialized astronomy travel. Many trips give the opportunity to visit some of the world’s famous attractions. On most vacations it can be a matter of just taking a day (or night) out of your schedule to fit in an astronomy event, but larger, dedicated pilgrimages are also possible. How to make the most of astronomy potential on a holiday, whether observing on the beach in Hawaii with the Telescope Guy or visiting Star City in Russia, is covered in detail. Go to a star party, explore the national parks or see the northern lights! There are a wide variety of activities for all budgets described in this book.

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Best

Author: Ella Griffiths

Publisher: Awa Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9780958250924

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In this delightful book, famous New Zealanders write with style and panache about the things they love best, answering such questions as, Where is the best place in New Zealand to see a movie, watch a horse race, or catch a wave? What's the country's best Pinot Noir, and who makes the best ice cream?

Ancient Saint Sovereign
Ancient Saint Sovereign

Author: Zhi RanMoHen

Publisher: Funstory

Published: 2020-05-24

Total Pages: 808

ISBN-13: 1649353626

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On the path of cultivation, the spirit was revered, the mysteries of yin and yang were stolen, and the fortune of heaven and earth was seized! Defying ten thousand principles, defying the will of the heavens, finally becoming a saint! Don't ask about the path of life or death when you're on the verge of death. To live one's life as a sovereign, to tread across thousands of rivers and thousands of mountains, to visit the nine heavens of the Azure Dragons! Even as a man, he would rule the world! [Previous Chapter] [Table of Contents] [Next Chapter] Close]

100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition
100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition

Author: Dean Regas

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-06-16

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1507213824

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Discover the amazing wonders of the night sky with this expanded edition to 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, perfect for every amateur stargazer and armchair astronomer! Keep your feet on the ground and experience the night sky to the fullest by exploring planets, satellites, and constellations with this all-inclusive reference guide to space. 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition is full of information on the many amazing things you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye! From shooting stars to constellations and planets to satellites, this book gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night. Learn about the celestial bodies that have captured people’s imaginations for centuries, with specific facts alongside traditional myths and beautifully illustrated photographs and star charts that will help you know where to look for the best view. With this illuminating guide, you’ll enjoy hours of stargazing, whether you’re travelling, camping, sitting in your back yard, or simply flipping through the beautiful images in this book.

Under Southern Stars
Under Southern Stars

Author: Gunnar Hoydal

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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The present generation of writers in the Faroe Islands have increasdingly in the last decade chosen to write in Faroese rather than Danish. Burgeoning political independence has stimulated a vigourous intellectual and artistic confidence. Gunnar Hoyd

The Amazing World of James Hector
The Amazing World of James Hector

Author: Simon Nathan

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13:

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"James Hector was a phenomenon. As a young man he struck out for the wilds of Canada on a daring surveying expedition that succeeded in its goals but nearly cost him his life. Three years later he sailed to the young colony of New Zealand. His task: to survey a vast area of the South Island, and find gold and other minerals, and a route across the Southern Alps to the remote west coast. ..."--Back cover.