The Backyard Stargazer's Bible: Discover Constellations, Galaxies, Nebulae, Meteorites, and More

The Backyard Stargazer's Bible: Discover Constellations, Galaxies, Nebulae, Meteorites, and More
by: Ian Ridpath (Author),Mary McIntyre(Author),Rachel Federman(Author),Dr. Stephan Maran(Foreword)&1more
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication Date: 2024/9/17
Language: English
Print Length: 416 pages
ISBN-10: 1419773887
ISBN-13: 9781419773884
Book Description
A comprehensive and eye-catching resource for backyard stargazers of all levels packed with absolutely everything you need to follow the progress of constellations, night sky events, and celestial facts.Foreword by Dr. Stephen Maran A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips from experts on charting lunar phases and celestial events, notable astronomical anniversaries and facts, the best equipment for stargazing and particular events for your location complete with maps, and much more, packaged into a beautiful, illustrative gift book. Never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world, go meteor‑spotting, and track phases of the moon, constellations, and planetary events. Discover Dark Sky Sites and what we can learn from reducing light pollution. Get to know the Moon’s features and phases, constellations, comets, planetary bodies, eclipses, conjunctions, and more. Find out what you can see with the naked eye and the wider canvas of a telescope. With The Backyard Stargazer’s Bible, you'll embrace the magnificent splendor of the rich tapestry of the skies above.Also available:The Beekeeper’s BibleThe Botanical BibleThe Backyard Birdwatcher’s BibleThe Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible
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A comprehensive and eye-catching resource for backyard stargazers of all levels packed with absolutely everything you need to follow the progress of constellations, night sky events, and celestial facts.Foreword by Dr. Stephen Maran A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips from experts on charting lunar phases and celestial events, notable astronomical anniversaries and facts, the best equipment for stargazing and particular events for your location complete with maps, and much more, packaged into a beautiful, illustrative gift book. Never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world, go meteor‑spotting, and track phases of the moon, constellations, and planetary events. Discover Dark Sky Sites and what we can learn from reducing light pollution. Get to know the Moon’s features and phases, constellations, comets, planetary bodies, eclipses, conjunctions, and more. Find out what you can see with the naked eye and the wider canvas of a telescope. With The Backyard Stargazer’s Bible, you'll embrace the magnificent splendor of the rich tapestry of the skies above.Also available:The Beekeeper’s BibleThe Botanical BibleThe Backyard Birdwatcher’s BibleThe Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible Read more