Stargazing with Binoculars - Brossura

Scagell, Robin; Frydman, David

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1554073685 ISBN 13: 9781554073689

Casa editrice: Firefly Books Ltd, 2008

Riassunto

A practical, concise beginner's guide to viewing the night sky through binoculars.

Stargazing with Binoculars is ideal for newcomers to astronomy. Authors Robin Scagell and David Frydman include the wide range of binoculars on the market and provide advice on features to consider when making a purchase. The book guides the beginner through the first steps of using binoculars to observe the night sky, describes what will be visible, and shows how to find specific objects.

Illustrated throughout and filled with handy tips, the book covers:

• What to expect from binoculars and how they actually work
• Buying binoculars for the first time
• Upgrading after the first purchase
• Observing the sun, the moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novas, nebulas and galaxies
• The effects of light pollution
• Observing from the city and from the countryside
• Terminology.

Stargazing with Binoculars is a practical, easy-to-read handbook for newcomers to astronomy, whatever their age.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Robin Scagell is an author, consultant and broadcaster. He operates the Galaxy Picture Library and is the founder of the West of London Astronomical Society and the vice-president of the Society for Popular Astronomy. In 2007, he received the Sir Arthur Clarke Award for Space Reporting. In 2001, Asteroid Scageii was named for him.

David Frydman is a lifelong amateur astronomer who observes mainly with binoculars and small telescopes.

Product Description:

Book by Scagell Robin Frydman David

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Firefly Books Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1554073685
• ISBN 13: 9781554073689
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208