2024 Guide To The Night Sky Southern Hemisphere A Month By Month Guide To Exploring The Skies Above Australia New Zealand And South Africa
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Author | : Storm Dunlop |
Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 2023-08-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0008619638 |
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2024.
Author | : Storm Dunlop |
Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 190 |
Release | : 2021-09-02 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0008491666 |
A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2022.
Author | : Milton D. Heifetz |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2004-02-12 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780521544153 |
Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends.
Author | : Barrett Williams |
Publisher | : Barrett Williams |
Total Pages | : 103 |
Release | : 2024-11-08 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Discover the awe-inspiring universe just above your rooftop with "Star Gazing for Beginners," your ultimate guide to unlocking the mysteries of the night sky. Whether you're a curious learner or an eager enthusiast, this engaging eBook takes you on a celestial adventure, revealing the wonders that await you among the stars. Begin your journey with an enticing introduction to stargazing, where the allure of the night sky is demystified and the basic tools you need are laid out. Dive deep into understanding the celestial dance, as you learn how Earth's rotation and revolution impact the dazzling display above you. Equipped with the right knowledge, you'll explore the essential tools of the trade—choosing the best binoculars, getting acquainted with telescopes, and utilizing the latest apps and star maps to enhance your experience. Get ready to unlock the secrets of the constellations, unveiling the fascinating stories behind each star grouping and learning which constellations grace the sky during different seasons. Navigate the night sky like a pro with tips on finding your bearings, using the stars to mark your path, and mastering star hopping techniques. From observing the phases of the moon to identifying planets with the naked eye, and catching the mesmerizing sight of meteor showers, this guide ensures no celestial event goes unnoticed. Dive into the depths of the universe with an exploration of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters in the deep sky section, and capture the beauty around you with beginner-friendly astrophotography techniques. "Star Gazing for Beginners" also addresses important topics like light pollution, celestial safety, and how to find dark sky locations for the clearest views. Connect with fellow enthusiasts and become part of a larger stargazing community, celebrating the celestial wonders together. Ready to embark on a journey of cosmic discovery? Let the universe be your playground as you explore the captivating and boundless night skies awaiting your gaze. Your adventure into the cosmos starts here.
Author | : Storm Dunlop |
Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2022-09-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0008562342 |
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2023.
Author | : Royal Observatory Greenwich |
Publisher | : Collins |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2018-11 |
Genre | : Moon |
ISBN | : 9780008305000 |
An in-depth guide for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers. Includes detailed Moon maps and covers the history of lunar observation and exploration, the properties of the Moon, its origin and orbit. Optimised for colour tablets, the images in this ebook are not best-suited for viewing on black and white devices. This is the ideal book for Moon observers covering essential equipment, and the key events to look out for. Detailed advice is given on how to choose a telescope and how to capture the Moon in sketches. Discover all you need to know about eclipses, blue moons, supermoons, conjunctions and occultations. A comprehensive section covers astrophotography using lenses, telescopes, Smartphones, including video and how to process your images. Comes with a photographic atlas of lunar features with plates and annotated maps. A glossary of key terms, index of lunar features and software references are also provided.
Author | : Meg Thacher |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 133 |
Release | : 2020-10-13 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1635860962 |
The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder and fascination for as long as humans have inhabited the earth. In Sky Gazing, a highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9–14 will delve into the science behind what they see, whether they live in a dark rural setting or under the bright lights of the city. Exploring astronomical objects and events, this captivating book takes young readers on a tour of our solar system and deep space beyond, with explanations of how objects like Earth’s moon were formed and the “why” behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Curious sky gazers will discover how to find and observe planets — no binoculars or telescopes required! — and star charts will guide them in spotting constellations throughout the seasons and in both hemispheres while they learn about constellation myths from cultures around the world. Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night, while astronomer profiles and sidebars on space technology and current issues such as light pollution help ground kids’ discoveries in the ancient and enduring science of studying the sky.
Author | : Govert Schilling |
Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal |
Total Pages | : 1020 |
Release | : 2019-06-04 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0316483893 |
Perfect for stargazers and armchair astronomers of all ages, CONSTELLATIONS is a beautifully illustrated, fascinatingguide to all 88 constellations, including an illustrated star map for each. In CONSTELLATIONS, award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling takes us on an unprecedented visual tour of all 88 constellations in our night sky. Much more than just a stargazer's guide, CONSTELLATIONS is complete history of astronomy as told by Schilling through the lens of each constellation. The book is organized alphabetically by constellation. Profiles of each constellation include basic information such as size, visibility, and number of stars, as well as information on the discovery and naming of the constellation and associated lore. Beyond details about the constellation itself is information about every astronomical event that took place or discovery made in the vicinity of the constellation. In the constellation of Cygnus (the Swan) we encounter the location of the first confirmed black hole. A stop at Gemini (the Twins) is a chance to say hello to the dwarf planet Pluto, and in Orion (the hunter) we find the location of the first identified gamma-ray burst.Stunning star maps throughout the book by acclaimed star mapmaker Wil Tirion show us the exact location of every constellation, the details of its structure, as well as its surrounding astronomical neighbors.
Author | : Wil Tirion |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 2001-03-08 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0521800846 |
The Cambridge Star Atlas covers the entire sky, both northern and southern latitudes, in an attractive format that is suitable for beginners and experienced astronomical observers. There is a series of monthly sky charts, followed by an atlas of the whole sky, arranged in 20 overlapping full colour charts. Each chart shows stars down to magnitude 6.5, together with about 900 non-stellar objects, such as clusters and galaxies, which can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope. There is a comprehensive map of the Moon's surface, showing craters and other named features. Wil Tirion is the world's foremost designer of astronomical maps. For this new edition he has devised improved versions of all the charts, and the text and star data have been completely revised based on the latest information. Clear, authoritative and easy-to-use, The Cambridge Star Atlas is an ideal reference atlas for sky watchers everywhere.
Author | : Storm Dunlop |
Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 283 |
Release | : 2020-10-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0008403619 |
The perfect gift for amateur and seasoned astronomers. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.