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A beautiful Christmas gift for beginner and seasoned stargazers alike A brilliant introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect manual for beginners to astronomy - introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps. Discover how to tackle light pollution, how to stargaze with just your eyes, and what equipment is best for beginners. Astronomy experts Radmila Topalovic and Tom Kerss explain the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year. With seasonal star charts, constellation charts and facts about our Solar System, Stargazing is packed of useful information and guidance for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary wonders of the night sky. The perfect companion to the best-selling Guide to the Night Sky from Collins, Stargazing is a great way to get started in the fascinating world of astronomy.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-139780008196271
eBay Product ID (ePID)225554987
Product Key Features
Book TitleCollins Stargazing: Beginners Guide to Astronomy
AuthorTom Kerss, Collins Astronomy, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Radmila Topalovic
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicAstronomy
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height210mm
Item Width148mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorTom Kerss, Radmila Topalovic, Collins Astronomy, Royal Observatory Greenwich
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom