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.
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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!
