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Stargazing: BeginnerS Guide to Astronomy [Mīkstie vāki]

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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 224 pages, height x width x depth: 210x148x11 mm, weight: 340 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 06-Oct-2016
  • Izdevniecība: Collins
  • ISBN-10: 0008196273
  • ISBN-13: 9780008196271
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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 224 pages, height x width x depth: 210x148x11 mm, weight: 340 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 06-Oct-2016
  • Izdevniecība: Collins
  • ISBN-10: 0008196273
  • ISBN-13: 9780008196271
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A brilliant introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.



Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect manual for beginners to astronomy introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps.



Discover how to tackle light pollution, how to stargaze with just your eyes, and what equipment is best for beginners.



Astronomy experts Radmila Topalovic and Tom Kerss explain the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year.



With seasonal star charts, constellation charts and facts about our Solar System, Stargazing is packed of useful information and guidance for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.



Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary wonders of the night sky.



The perfect companion to the best-selling Guide to the Night Sky from Collins, Stargazing is a great way to get started in the fascinating world of astronomy.



Download your free resource booklet to follow the star chart explanations on the Stargazing audiobook visit collins.co.uk/stargazing-booklet

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A perfect book for anyone looking to start a new hobby or simply have a better understanding of our Universe.- Firetrench



This accessible and well-presented book would make an ideal gift for any beginner to astronomy recommended. Journal of the British Astronomical Association

Introduction 7(3)
The Night Sky
Earth in Space
10(9)
Orbit
Ecliptic
Axial Tilt
Spin (Sidereal day vs Solar day)
Position of Equinoxes
Latitude and Longitude
Celestial Sphere
19(12)
The Celestial Poles
Celestial Coordinates: Right Ascension/Declination
Constellations: Boundaries and Families
Circumpolar Constellations
Equatorial Constellations
The Zodiac
The Solar System
31(8)
The Sun
The Moon
Planets
Minor Planets
Asteroids
Comets
Transient Events
39(3)
Meteors and Meteor Showers
Eclipses
Aurorae
Perspective
42(8)
Angular Size
Moon Illusion
Optical Illusions
Scattering of Light
Retrograde Motion
Planning your Stargazing Session
Colours and Perception
50(4)
The Human Eye
Becoming `Dark Adapted'
Staying Adapted
Averted Vision
Seeing Colour
Using Starcharts
54(4)
Magnitudes
Planispheres
Apps and Software
58(1)
Astronomical Software
Smartphones and tablets
Clear Skies
59(9)
Weather
Sunrise
Moonrise
Seeing
Transparency
Light Pollution
Start with your Eyes
Urban Skies
68(3)
Stars
Moon and Planets
Comets and Meteors
Rural Skies
71(2)
Stars
Solar System
Nebulae and Galaxies
The Darkest Skies in the World
73(5)
Taking Pictures
Capturing the Night Sky
78(1)
Choosing Cameras, Lenses and Accessories
78(1)
Top Tips
78(6)
Using Binoculars or a Telescope
Binoculars
84(2)
Choosing binoculars
What can you see?
Telescopes
86(6)
Choosing telescopes, eyepieces and accessories
What can you see?
Things to See
Exploring the Solar System
92(20)
The Moon
The Planets
Dwarf Planets
Asteroids
Spotting the International Space Station
Comets
Meteor Showers
Eclipses
Aurorae
Exploring the Galaxy
112(4)
Star Forming Nebulae
Dying Stars
Multiple and Variable Stars
Star Clusters
Galaxies
Constellations and Seasonal Objects
Seasonal Objects
116(58)
Start Stargazing!
Trip One Constellations and Stars
174(2)
Trip Two Moon and Planets
176(2)
Trip Three Clusters, Nebulae and Galaxies
178(4)
Seasonal Charts
Northern Hemisphere Charts
182(16)
Southern Hemisphere Charts
198(16)
Further Resources and Reading
Further Resources 214(2)
Glossary 216(4)
Observing Log 220(2)
Acknowledgments 222
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year.



Radmila Topalovic heads up Science & Engineering at Kaplan International College in London Bridge, having spent more than seven years at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich developing and delivering acclaimed education programmes.



Tom Kerss is a London-based freelance astronomer, astrophotographer, writer and speaker, specialising in the rewarding task of connecting people to their shared universe.