Stargazing basics : getting started in recreational astronomy /

How do I get started in astronomy? Should I buy binoculars or a telescope? What can I expect to see? This wonderful informal guide to astronomy has all the information an absolute beginner needs to get started. It explains the basic techniques and equipment you need for exploring the night sky, from...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kinzer, Paul E., 1960-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Temas:
Amateur astronomy > Observers' manuals.
Astronomy > Amateurs' manuals.
Astronomy > Observers' manuals.
Astronomie amateur > Manuels d'observation.
Astronomie > Manuels d'amateurs.
SCIENCE > Astronomy.
Amateur astronomy
Astronomy
Handbooks and manuals
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction; Part I. Stargazing Techniques and Equipment: 1. With the naked eye alone; 2. Binoculars: the next step; 3. 'But I want a telescope!'; Part II. What's Up There?: 1. The Solar System; 2. The deep sky; Part III. A Stargazing Glossary: Appendix 1. The Greek alphabet; Appendix 2: The Constellations; Some simple star charts; Index.

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