Monthly Sky Guide, 10th Edition
Monthly Sky Guide, 10th Edition "Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion -- two consummate professionals in the field -- have teamed up to produce an exemplary text with first-rate illustrations to inspire the…
Specifikacia Monthly Sky Guide, 10th Edition
Monthly Sky Guide, 10th Edition
"Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion -- two consummate professionals in the field -- have teamed up to produce an exemplary text with first-rate illustrations to inspire the beginning sky-gazer. The newly updated book contains a chapter for each month, describing prominent stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. I heartily recommend this text." -- Neil English, Astronomy Now magazineA user-friendly companion for stargazers of all ages, this classic beginner's guide describes all the main sights of the night sky.
Sections on observing the Moon and the planets include 50 easy-to-use Readers will discover when to watch meteor showers, when eclipses will occur, and how to follow the movements of the four brightest planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn).Most of the sights are visible to the naked eye, and all can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope.