Title The casual sky observer's guide : stargazing with binoculars and small telescopes / by Rony De Laet

Published New York, NY : Springer, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 292 pages) : color illustrations Series Astronomer's pocket field guide Astronomer's pocket field guide. Contents Preface -- Chapter 1: Navigating the Sea of Stars -- Chapter 2: Welcome to the Milky Way -- Chapter 3: January -- Chapter 4: February -- Chapter 5: March -- Chapter 6: April -- Chapter 7: May -- Chapter 8: June -- Chapter 9: July -- Chapter 10: August -- Chapter 11: September -- Chapter 12: October -- Chapter 13: November -- Chapter 14: December -- Chapter 15: Taking it further -- Glossary -- Index Summary Here is an invaluable guide for those stargazers who are just starting out on their fascinating journey. Don't know what sights to look for? How to locate them? What seasons are best for viewing what stars? All that and more is included in these pages. Plus lots of tips for what equipment to use and good observing techniques. Take this with you to your viewing site, along with your equipment, and you're ready to begin. The universe is there for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! Analysis Astronomy Astronomy, Observations and Techniques Popular Science in Astronomy astronomie fysica physics optische instrumenten optical instruments Astronomie Notes Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-277) and index Subject Astronomy -- Amateurs' manuals Stars -- Observers' manuals SCIENCE -- Astronomy. Physique. Astronomie. Astronomy Stars Genre/Form handbooks. Handbooks and manuals Handbooks and manuals. Guides et manuels. Form Electronic book ISBN 9781461405955 1461405955

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