2018 Guide to the Night Sky: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above North America
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (948 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1770859160 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. He has contributed maps to numerous books and atlases. In 1993 the International Astronomical Union named an asteroid after him. Wil Tirion has been an uranographer (star-map maker) since 1977. Storm Dunlop is an author working mainly on material in the physical sciences and technology
About the Author Storm Dunlop is an author working mainly on material in the physical sciences and technology. Wil Tirion has been an uranographer (star-map maker) since 1977. In 1993 the International Astronomical Union named an asteroid after him. He has contributed maps to numerous books and atlases.
An appendix includes a glossary, the Greek alphabet, the constellation genitives, common asterisms, software and internet sources, and much more. The background and technical information will serve beginning astronomers well as they develop their skills for a lifetime of sky watching.. 2018 Guide to the Night Sky is a fabulous introduction for new astronomers. Using the Guide's charts and maps and following the text, sky watchers can enjoy viewing the night sky with nothing more complicated than a pair of binoculars or the naked eye. The night sky is always an amazing sight but it's a thrill when you can locate stars or catch sight of a meteor. With its maps, centered on latitude 40 degrees North, 2018 Guide to the Night Sky will help backyard astronomers in the United States and Canada see how the visible stars change over the year, and ensure that they catch the exciting sky events that occur. In addition to the month-by-month guides, the Guide includes an introduction to the planets, sky and constellation maps, moon and meteor calendars, and ecliptic charts. With 2018 Guide to the Night Sky, amateur astronomers can view the sky over the course of the year and not miss a thing. The small and light format makes this book the ideal portable reference. The ideal resource for beginning sky watchers in 2018. It is also a compact and comprehensive introduction to astronomy. It helps them enjoy the thrill of