Product Description
Your Passport to the Universe
The night sky is alive with many wonders--distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored. Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginner s guide to locating, observing, and understanding these celestial objects. You ll start by identifying the surface features of the Moon, the banded cloud tops of Jupiter, the stunning rings of Saturn, and other members of our solar system. Then you ll venture out beyond our solar system, where you ll learn tips and tricks for finding outstanding deep-sky objects from stars to galaxies, including the entire Messier catalog--a primary goal of every serious beginner.
Star Watch features a detailed physical description of each target, including size, distance, and structure, as well as concise directions for locating the objects, handy finder charts, hints on the best times to view each object, and descriptions of what you ll really see through a small telescope or binoculars and with the naked eye.
Star Watch will transport you to the farthest depths of space--and return you as a well-traveled, experienced stargazer.
Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780471418047
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0471418048
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
MPN: bibliography, references, glossary, inde
NumberOfItems: 1
NumberOfPages: 304
PackageQuantity: 1
PartNumber: bibliography, references, glossary, inde
ProductGroup: Book
ProductTypeName: ABIS_BOOK
PublicationDate: 2003-07-18
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley
Title: Star Watch: The Amateur Astronomer s Guide to Finding, Observing, and Learning about Over 125 Celestial Objects