David Dickinson

The Universe Today Ultimate Guide to Viewing the Cosmos

Everything You Need to Know to Become an Amateur Astronomer

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Produktbeschreibung

The Definitive Resource for Viewing the Night Sky David Dickinson, Earth science teacher and backyard astronomer, and Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe Today, have teamed up to provide expert guidance on observing the night sky. The Universe Today Ultimate Guide to Viewing the Cosmos features the best tips and tricks for viewing our solar system and deep sky objects, as well as detailed charts, graphs and tables to find must-see events for years to come. This comprehensive guide is complete with stunning and exclusive photography from top night sky photographers, as well as advice on how to take your own incredible photos. Take your recreational viewing to the next level with activities like: Finding comets and asteroids Tracking variable stars Monitoring meteor showers Following solar activity Tracking satellites Timing lunar and asteroid occultations With star charts, practical background information, technological resources and telescope and astrophotography guides, this is the ultimate resource for any backyard space enthusiast.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Page Street Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 261mm x 210mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 976g
• ISBN-13: 9781624145445
• ISBN-10: 1624145442
• Artikelnr.: 49018724

Autorenporträt

David Dickinson is an Earth science teacher, freelance science writer, retired USAF veteran and backyard astronomer. He currently writes and ponders the universe as he travels the world with his wife. Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today. He's also the co-host of Astronomy Cast with Dr. Pamela Gay. He lives in Courtenay, British Columbia.