Star Gem

Star Gem
Author:
Publisher: Will McDonnell
Total Pages: 604
Release:
Genre:
ISBN:

Stars and Planets

Stars and Planets
Author: Ian Ridpath
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2022-09-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0744078202

The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky. Introducing the Handbook of Stars and Planets - the perfect beginner's guide to the night sky! With a highly visual introduction that explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes, exploring the cosmos and more has never been easier or more accessible. Each of the planets in the Solar System is described and illustrated in detail, with images taken from space probes as well as from the ground, showing them as you can expect to see them. More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory. There is a separate detailed chart for each of the 88 constellations, adding up to a complete atlas of the sky. The text for each constellation reveals its history and mythology and lists notable stars, galaxies, nebulae, and other objects. Alongside the constellation profiles is a month-by-month guide, including a set of charts and a user-friendly text guide that picks out the highlights above your head each month. Soar into the pages of this awe-inspiring astronomy book to explore: - Introduction section provides an accessible primer on the basics of astronomy and skywatching - Equipment section includes a guide to the main kinds of binoculars, telescopes, and camera equipment - Practical advice also includes observing the sky with the naked eye - Profiles of planets and constellations include color-coded data tables, delivering fast facts for quick reference - Accesible text explains concepts clearly and guides the reader from beginner to intermediate-level astronomer This newly updated guide to the Solar System includes new discoveries, revised data, and the latest images from space probes! The revisions to constellation and monthly sky guides include new data on stars and other objects such as galaxies, as well as a refreshed guide to binoculars, telescopes, and cameras. Complete with jargon-free text written by one of the foremost popularizers of astronomy and an authority on the history of constellations, the DK Handbook of Stars and Planets is the perfect introduction to stargazing! So whether you’re a budding astronomer or an intermediate space savvy, this great guide to the night sky is suitable for children aged 12+ and adults alike, and promises something for everyone to explore, discover and love!

Observing and Cataloguing Nebulae and Star Clusters

Observing and Cataloguing Nebulae and Star Clusters
Author: Wolfgang Steinicke
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 661
Release: 2010-08-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139490109

Providing the first comprehensive historical study of the New General Catalogue, this book is an important resource to all those interested in the history of modern astronomy and visual deep-sky observing. It covers the people, observatories, instruments and methods involved in nineteenth-century visual deep-sky observing, as well as prominent deep-sky objects.

Blue Gem, White Metal

Blue Gem, White Metal
Author: Deborah Christine Slaney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 55
Release: 1998
Genre: Indians of North America
ISBN: 9780934351591

Healing Power of Gems

Healing Power of Gems
Author: Dr.Gopal Sharma & Pr. Sewaram Jaipuria
Publisher: Lotus Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2006
Genre: Astrology and gems
ISBN: 9788183821148

Guide to the Crystal Gems

Guide to the Crystal Gems
Author: Rebecca Sugar
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0399540628

Introducing the Crystal Gems from Steven Universe! The Crystal Gems—Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl—are three of the toughest heroes on earth. They are also mentors to Steven Universe, a gem/human hybrid boy whose mother was a great Gem leader. This guide, told from Steven’s point-of-view and written by the show's very own creator, Rebecca Sugar, is packed with facts about the Crystal Gems' powers, abilities, and origins, It also includes original art and a special introduction from Rebecca Sugar. This book is a must-have for any Steven Universe fan!

Before Gillette

Before Gillette
Author: Robert K. Waits
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0557059100

A book for the barberiana collector or anyone curious about the history of safety razors before Mr. Gillette's invention. The stories of inventors and patents, plus numerous photographs of collectible safe shaving devices. Index.