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The sky at night : easy enjoyment from your backyard /

"This is a guidebook for the naked eye viewing and enjoyment of the night sky. The book assumes the reader is literate but not particularly knowledgeable about the sky. Emphasis is on naked eye viewing with an occasional reference to using binoculars or a small telescope. Any time of day or nig...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Hunter, Tim B. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Tucson : University of Arizona Press, [2023]
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Amateur Astronomy
  • 2. The Moon
  • 3. The Planets
  • 4. Stars
  • 5. Constellations
  • 6. Other Wonders of the Night
  • 7. The Seasons and the Calendar
  • 8. Selected Famous Astronomers, Events, and Places
  • 9. What I Learned from Writing an Astronomy Column
  • 10. What Telescope Should You Buy?
  • Acknowledgments
  • Astronomical Resources