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A guide for observing the night sky with an emphasis on using optical aides such as telescopes and binoculars. Also touches on naked-eye observing with sections on sky colors such as rainbows, auroras, the zodiacal light and meteors. Understanding astronomical time is also detailed. This is not a guide to identifying the constellations. The authors assume the reader will already have that knowledge. The highlight of the book are the numerous and excellent paintings, illustrations and diagrams by John Polgreen.
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Amateurs' manuals, Astronomy, Observers' manuals, Reference - General, Science & Nature - Astronomy, Juvenile Nonfiction, Astronomical instruments, Nature/Ecology, Star Observation, General, Nature, Nature / Star Observation, Stars, atlases, Meteorology, Sky, Astronomy, observers' manuals, StarsEdition | Availability |
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First Sentence
"All of us, from childhood, have gazed at the sky in wonder."
Table of Contents
Becoming a Sky Observer
Page 7
The Observer's Equipment
Page 11
Understanding the Sky
Page 18
First Steps in Observing
Page 23
Using a Telescope
Page 28
Star Charts and Setting Circles
Page 34
The Moon
Page 40
The Sun
Page 49
Rainbows, Auroras, and Zodiacal Light
Page 55
The Planets and Asteroids
Page 58
Comets
Page 71
Meteors
Page 74
Stars
Page 77
Nebulas
Page 88
Drawing Sky Objects
Page 92
The Sky Observer's Camera
Page 94
Tracking Satellites
Page 101
Using Astronomical Time
Page 104
Extra Equipment
Page 106
Care of Equipment
Page 109
Incidental Information
Page 113
Maps of Heavens
Page 114
Index
Page 124
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