The Casual Sky Observer's Guide Stargazing with Binoculars and Small Telescopes

Here is an invaluable guide for those stargazers who are just starting out on their fascinating journey. Don't know what sights to look for? How to locate them? What seasons are best for viewing what stars? All that and more is included in these pages. Plus lots of tips for what equipment to us...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: De Laet, Rony
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
Series:Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Here is an invaluable guide for those stargazers who are just starting out on their fascinating journey. Don't know what sights to look for? How to locate them? What seasons are best for viewing what stars? All that and more is included in these pages. Plus lots of tips for what equipment to use and good observing techniques. Take this with you to your viewing site, along with your equipment, and you're ready to begin. The universe is there for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Physical Description:XIV, 292 p. 160 illus., 64 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9781461405955