Stargazing: Astronomy without a Telescope - Rilegato

Moore, Patrick

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ISBN 10: 0521790522 ISBN 13: 9780521790529

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Riassunto

On a clear night, the vastness and beauty of the star-filled sky is awe-inspiring. In Stargazing: Astronomy without a Telescope Patrick Moore, Britain's best known astronomer explains all you need to know about the universe visible to the naked eye. With the aid of charts and illustrations he examines how to 'read' the stars, to know which constellations lie overhead, their trajectory throughout the seasons, and the legends ascribed to them. In a month-by-month guide he describes, using detailed star maps, the night skies of both the northern and southern hemispheres. He also takes a look at the planets, the Sun and the Moon and their eclipses, comets, meteors, as well as aurorae and other celestial phenomena - all in accessible scientific detail. Astronomy is for everyone, and even with just the naked eye, it can become a fascinating and rewarding hobby for life.

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Recensione:

'This is an excellent primer for any newcomer to astronomy and an enjoyable and readable book ... Every astronomer should have a copy. I shall stock it in my bookshop and heartily recommend it.' Paul England, Astronomy Now

'This book is well suited for novices to get acquainted with the stellar constellations, and for everyone interested in observing the sky with just the naked eye.' Orion (Société Astronomique de Suisse)

'... the illustrations and details of what to look for at different times of year are very helpful for beginners ... this book excels at providing easy directions for exploring the night sky. Recommended for general readers.' M. K. Hemenway, Choice

Descrizione del libro:

Britain's best known astronomer explains everything you need to know about the universe visible to the naked eye. Using charts and illustrations, he describes the night sky month by month, and looks at the Sun, the Moon, planets, comets and other celestial phenomena.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0521790522
• ISBN 13: 9780521790529
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 216