Star Watch The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Finding, Observing, and Learning about over 125 Celestial Objects

Name: Star Watch The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Finding, Observing, and Learning about over 125 Celestial Objects
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ISBN: 9780471418047

ISBN-10: 0471418048

ISBN-13: 9780471418047

Edition: 2003

Authors: Philip S. Harrington

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Your Passport to the Universe The night sky is alive with many wonders--distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored. Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginner's guide to locating, observing, and understanding these celestial objects. You'll start by identifying the surface features of the Moon, the banded cloud tops of Jupiter, the stunning rings of Saturn, and other members of our solar system. Then you'll venture out beyond our solar system, where you'll learn tips and tricks for finding outstanding deep-sky objects from stars to galaxies, including the…

Book details

List price: $18.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited
Publication date: 7/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 312
Size: 7.53" wide x 9.18" long x 0.72" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Your Passport to the Stars



The Moon



The Planets and Asteroids



The Sun



The Deep Sky



Spring Sky Windows



Summer Sky Windows



Autumn Sky Windows



Winter Sky Windows


Epilogue: Afterthoughts


Appendices



The Constellations



Planets: 2003-2015



The Messier Catalog Plus


Bibliography and References


Glossary


Index