The Night Sky: A Guide to Observing the Sun, Moon and Planets
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Author: Steve Massey
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
A guide to observing the Sun, Moon and planetsEver wondered what lies out there in the Solar System, beyond our own planet and how to see them with a telescope? This new, updated edition of The Night Sky: a guide to observing the Sun, Moon and planets is the essential starting point for your backyard planetary journey. Written by one of Australia's leading amateur astronomers, the highly popular first edition sold out across Australia and has been a pinnacle reference source for all newcomers to astronomy. This new edtion includes: -Invaluable instructions on how to locate the planets and other celestial bodies. -Insightful chapters on the Sun, Moon and each of the planets, with details of what you can see through a small telescope and how to see more. - An in-depth guide to tools for observing, covering different types of telescopes and accessories. - Many new images taken with small to medium sized telescopes by the author and other leading Australian amateur astronomers including ground breaking views of the night side of Venus and stunning Mercury views not imaged by the Mariner 10 spacecraft. Other titles from this author include: Exploring The Moon How Does The Night Sky Work Video Astronomy Atlas of the Southern Night Sky
Author: Steve Massey
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
A guide to observing the Sun, Moon and planetsEver wondered what lies out there in the Solar System, beyond our own planet and how to see them with a telescope? This new, updated edition of The Night Sky: a guide to observing the Sun, Moon and planets is the essential starting point for your backyard planetary journey. Written by one of Australia's leading amateur astronomers, the highly popular first edition sold out across Australia and has been a pinnacle reference source for all newcomers to astronomy. This new edtion includes: -Invaluable instructions on how to locate the planets and other celestial bodies. -Insightful chapters on the Sun, Moon and each of the planets, with details of what you can see through a small telescope and how to see more. - An in-depth guide to tools for observing, covering different types of telescopes and accessories. - Many new images taken with small to medium sized telescopes by the author and other leading Australian amateur astronomers including ground breaking views of the night side of Venus and stunning Mercury views not imaged by the Mariner 10 spacecraft. Other titles from this author include: Exploring The Moon How Does The Night Sky Work Video Astronomy Atlas of the Southern Night Sky
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Steve Massey
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
A guide to observing the Sun, Moon and planetsEver wondered what lies out there in the Solar System, beyond our own planet and how to see them with a telescope? This new, updated edition of The Night Sky: a guide to observing the Sun, Moon and planets is the essential starting point for your backyard planetary journey. Written by one of Australia's leading amateur astronomers, the highly popular first edition sold out across Australia and has been a pinnacle reference source for all newcomers to astronomy. This new edtion includes: -Invaluable instructions on how to locate the planets and other celestial bodies. -Insightful chapters on the Sun, Moon and each of the planets, with details of what you can see through a small telescope and how to see more. - An in-depth guide to tools for observing, covering different types of telescopes and accessories. - Many new images taken with small to medium sized telescopes by the author and other leading Australian amateur astronomers including ground breaking views of the night side of Venus and stunning Mercury views not imaged by the Mariner 10 spacecraft. Other titles from this author include: Exploring The Moon How Does The Night Sky Work Video Astronomy Atlas of the Southern Night Sky
Author: Steve Massey
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
A guide to observing the Sun, Moon and planetsEver wondered what lies out there in the Solar System, beyond our own planet and how to see them with a telescope? This new, updated edition of The Night Sky: a guide to observing the Sun, Moon and planets is the essential starting point for your backyard planetary journey. Written by one of Australia's leading amateur astronomers, the highly popular first edition sold out across Australia and has been a pinnacle reference source for all newcomers to astronomy. This new edtion includes: -Invaluable instructions on how to locate the planets and other celestial bodies. -Insightful chapters on the Sun, Moon and each of the planets, with details of what you can see through a small telescope and how to see more. - An in-depth guide to tools for observing, covering different types of telescopes and accessories. - Many new images taken with small to medium sized telescopes by the author and other leading Australian amateur astronomers including ground breaking views of the night side of Venus and stunning Mercury views not imaged by the Mariner 10 spacecraft. Other titles from this author include: Exploring The Moon How Does The Night Sky Work Video Astronomy Atlas of the Southern Night Sky