Explore the Brightest Stars in the Night SkyExplore the 25 brightest stars in the night sky and discover their unique characteristics, life cycles, and star categories, offering readers an in-depth understanding of astronomy objects and the universe. Delve into the captivating world of stars. This star gazing book takes you on a cosmic journey, unveiling the secrets of the brightest star in the sky and the fascinating star systems that have intrigued humanity for millennia. Dive deep into the fascinating details of each star system, including their size, color, temperature, distance from…mehr
Explore the Brightest Stars in the Night SkyExplore the 25 brightest stars in the night sky and discover their unique characteristics, life cycles, and star categories, offering readers an in-depth understanding of astronomy objects and the universe. Delve into the captivating world of stars. This star gazing book takes you on a cosmic journey, unveiling the secrets of the brightest star in the sky and the fascinating star systems that have intrigued humanity for millennia. Dive deep into the fascinating details of each star system, including their size, color, temperature, distance from Earth, and the presence of exoplanets. Explore the universe like never before. Thanks to advanced observational astronomy, we can look further and more clearly than ever before. You'll discover unique and exceptional stars, from the largest star in the universe to variable stars that change brightness, and even a star composed of diamonds. From the majestic Sirius star system to distant constellations like Ursa Major, this book offers a detailed journey through these celestial wonders, making it an ideal astronomy gift or star gazing gift for kids. Inside, you'll find:A deep dive into the characteristics of the 25 brightest stars in the night sky. Fundamental stargazing principles, teaching you how to identify constellations, locate celestial objects, and appreciate the night sky. Insights into the life cycle and classification of stars, alongside fascinating examples of unique stars, such as the largest star in the universe and a star composed of diamonds, capturing the diverse nature of star categories. If you liked Star Finder!, National Geographic Stargazer's Atlas, or Space Explorers, you'll love Starry Wonders.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Janine Bonham is a highly experienced educator, well-versed in both traditional classroom and online teaching. Her teaching journey began in Kona, Hawai'i, where she had the privilege of observing the celestial wonders beneath the captivating dark skies of the Pacific for over a decade. Janine is dedicated to integrating research-based experiences into her secondary classroom to ensure students receive a comprehensive and engaging education. Currently residing in Pennsylvania, she shares her home with her two daughters, four cats, and a leopard gecko. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, Janine enjoys practicing yoga, hula dancing, and is an avid science fiction enthusiast.
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Contents Introduction to Stars Stargazing * Constellations * Asterisms * Bortle Night Sky Classification * International Dark Sky Parks * Celestial Objects * Celestial Events Birth, Life and Death of Stars Types of Stars Origin of Star Names The Sun - Our Home Star The Moon - Our Closest Companion 25 Brightest Stars in the Night Sky Science Mission Directorate * Sirius (Canis Major) - The Brightest Star in the Night Sky * Canopus (Carina) - Old Man of the South * Rigel Kentaurus (Centaurus) - Our Closest Neighbor * Arcturus (Bootes) - Bright, Orange Giant * Vega (Lyra) - Jewel of the Lyre * Capella (Auriga) - Quadruple Star System * Rigel (Orion) - Foot of the Giant * Procyon (Canis Minor) - The Lesser Dog Star. * Achernar (Eridanus) - End of the River * Betelgeuse (Orion) - Red Supergiant in the Hunter * Hadar (Centaurus) - Triple Star System * Altair (Aquila) - Eye of the Eagle * Acrux (Crux) - Brightest of the Southern Cross * Aldebaran (Taurus) - The Follower * Antares (Scorpius) - Heart of the Scorpion * Spica (Virgo) - Blue Binary Star System or Virgin’s Spike of Wheat * Pollux (Gemini) - Red Giant Star of Gemini * Fomalhaut (Piscis Austrinus) - The Loneliest Star * Deneb (Cygnus) - Tail of the Swan * Mimosa (Crux) - Binary Star System * Regulus (Leo) - Heart of the Lion * Adhara (Canis Major) - Binary Star System * Shaula (Scorpius) - Triple Star System in the Scorpion’s Tail * Castor (Gemini) - Six Star System * Gacrux (Crux) - The Closest Giant Star Unique Stars * Closest - Proxima Centauri * Largest Star Candidates * Smallest - EBLM J0555-57Ab (57 Ab, for short) * Mira - A wonderful star with a tail * RMC 136a1, the most massive star yet known * Algol - Demon star Notable Star Clusters * Pleiades * Hyades * Beehive Cluster * Coma Cluster * Alpha Persei Cluster * Hercules Cluster * Southern Pleiades Q&A Appendix: Star Maps * Glossary Acknowledgements About the Author Citations Photo attributes
Contents Introduction to Stars Stargazing * Constellations * Asterisms * Bortle Night Sky Classification * International Dark Sky Parks * Celestial Objects * Celestial Events Birth, Life and Death of Stars Types of Stars Origin of Star Names The Sun - Our Home Star The Moon - Our Closest Companion 25 Brightest Stars in the Night Sky Science Mission Directorate * Sirius (Canis Major) - The Brightest Star in the Night Sky * Canopus (Carina) - Old Man of the South * Rigel Kentaurus (Centaurus) - Our Closest Neighbor * Arcturus (Bootes) - Bright, Orange Giant * Vega (Lyra) - Jewel of the Lyre * Capella (Auriga) - Quadruple Star System * Rigel (Orion) - Foot of the Giant * Procyon (Canis Minor) - The Lesser Dog Star. * Achernar (Eridanus) - End of the River * Betelgeuse (Orion) - Red Supergiant in the Hunter * Hadar (Centaurus) - Triple Star System * Altair (Aquila) - Eye of the Eagle * Acrux (Crux) - Brightest of the Southern Cross * Aldebaran (Taurus) - The Follower * Antares (Scorpius) - Heart of the Scorpion * Spica (Virgo) - Blue Binary Star System or Virgin’s Spike of Wheat * Pollux (Gemini) - Red Giant Star of Gemini * Fomalhaut (Piscis Austrinus) - The Loneliest Star * Deneb (Cygnus) - Tail of the Swan * Mimosa (Crux) - Binary Star System * Regulus (Leo) - Heart of the Lion * Adhara (Canis Major) - Binary Star System * Shaula (Scorpius) - Triple Star System in the Scorpion’s Tail * Castor (Gemini) - Six Star System * Gacrux (Crux) - The Closest Giant Star Unique Stars * Closest - Proxima Centauri * Largest Star Candidates * Smallest - EBLM J0555-57Ab (57 Ab, for short) * Mira - A wonderful star with a tail * RMC 136a1, the most massive star yet known * Algol - Demon star Notable Star Clusters * Pleiades * Hyades * Beehive Cluster * Coma Cluster * Alpha Persei Cluster * Hercules Cluster * Southern Pleiades Q&A Appendix: Star Maps * Glossary Acknowledgements About the Author Citations Photo attributes
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