The Monthly Sky Guide
Author: Ian Ridpath
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-12-10
Total Pages: 73
ISBN-13: 1107683157
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The classic beginner's guide to the night sky."--Page 4 of cover.
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The Monthly Sky Guide
Author: Ian Ridpath
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006-11-13
Total Pages: 70
ISBN-13: 9780521684354
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFully revised and updated guide to the night sky, in full colour.
National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, 2nd Edition
Author: Andrew Fazekas
Publisher: National Geographic
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 1426220154
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVolume packed full of information that illuminates key astronomical concepts along side the history and legends surrounding the stars and planets.
See the Stars
Author: Ken Croswell
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781563977572
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA book of twelve star-gazing activities, one for each month of the year.
The Night Sky Book
Author: Jamie Jobb
Publisher: Little Brown
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9780316465526
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn introductory stargazing manual including information and projects on the zodiac, moon, time, solar system, and finding directions and location using the stars.
The Monthly Sky Guide; 10th Edition
Author: Ian Ridpath
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Published: 2019-07-17
Total Pages: 82
ISBN-13: 0486832597
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion — two consummate professionals in the field — have teamed up to produce an exemplary text with first-rate illustrations to inspire the beginning sky-gazer. I heartily recommend this text." — Neil English, Astronomy Now magazine A user-friendly companion for stargazers of all ages, this classic beginner's guide describes all the main sights of the night sky. The newly updated book contains a chapter for each month, describing prominent stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Readers will discover when to watch meteor showers, when eclipses will occur, and how to follow the movements of the four brightest planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn). Most of the sights are visible to the naked eye, and all can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope. Sections on observing the Moon and the planets include 50 easy-to-use maps that introduce the skies of the Northern Hemisphere and a comprehensive guide to observing the Moon. "The star maps are first quality … I find them to be a pleasure to look at and use. If you have a young person or friend you would like to share your love of astronomy with, get them a pair of binoculars and this book and you'll have a stargazing friend for life." — Mike Simonsen, Slacker Astronomy
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
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover 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.
The Star Guide
Author: Robin Kerrod
Publisher: Viking
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780670028627
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis thoroughly revised and updated edition of the international bestselling guide to the night sky puts the universe at your fingertips, featuring more than 60 easy-to-read colour star charts that map the heavens - month by month and season by season - as different stars and constellations come and go.- Easy to use and lavishly illustrated, The Star Guide is expertly written by one of the world's leading writers on astronomy and space.- The high-quality planisphere is an invaluable tool for following the stars and constellations visible every hour of every night of the year.- Backing up visual observations of the night sky, special information sections provide essential reading to help understand the nature of stars and galaxies and what makes the universe tick.- Spectacular new images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope are the highlights of more than 150 full-colour photographs that provide the stunning backdrop to this unparalleled study of the night sky.
The Monthly Sky Guide
Author: Ian Ridpath
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-12-10
Total Pages: 73
ISBN-13: 1139620665
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ninth edition of Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion's famous guide to the night sky is updated with planet positions and forthcoming eclipses to the end of the year 2017. It contains twelve chapters describing the main sights visible in each month of the year, providing an easy-to-use companion for anyone wanting to identify prominent stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies; to watch out for meteor showers ('shooting stars'); or to follow the movements of the four brightest planets, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Most of the sights described are visible to the naked eye and all are within reach of binoculars or a small telescope. This revised and updated edition includes sections on observing the Moon and the planets, with a comprehensive Moon map. The Monthly Sky Guide offers a clear and simple introduction to the skies of the northern hemisphere for beginners of all ages.
2021 Night Sky Almanac
Author: Nicole Mortillaro
Publisher: Firefly Books
Published: 2020-10
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9780228102595
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA portable guidebook for enjoying the night sky in 2021. 2021 Night Sky Almanac is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all of the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. This in-depth guide first introduces readers to the objects in the sky -- from stars, to comets, to globular clusters -- and then takes them through the cosmic events to look out for each month in 2021, with sky maps, moon phase charts and info about the planets. The book also features: Methods for using your hands to measure angles in the sky; Information about binoculars and telescopes; History of constellations, including Indigenous history; A glossary of terms; And much, much more! 2021 Night Sky Almanac is both a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and a quick reference book for more experienced sky watchers who don't want to miss a thing. Its compact size means it's perfect for taking on an "astro-vacation" or simply sky viewing in the backyard. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) was founded ad hoc in 1868 and incorporated in 1890 with a dual membership of professionals and amateurs. It has 29 Canadian chapters and over 5,000 members. The Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is entering its 114th year of publication, and the RASC also produces a number of other publications and guidebooks.
