Viewing the constellations with binoculars: 250+ wonderful sky objects to see and explore

Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars is a complete guide to practical astronomy, written for beginners, intermediate-level astronomers, and evenpeople who have not yet turned their gaze to the night sky. The required observing equipment to get the full value from this book is no more than a pair ofregular 10 x 50 binoculars, but even more can be seen with a small astronomical telescope. This comprehensive introduction to astronomy and practical observing is far more than a guide to what can be seen in the night sky through binoculars. It introduces the reader to some basic (and some not-so-basic) astronomical concepts, and discusses the stars and their evolution, the planets, nebulae, and distant galaxies. There is a guide to selecting and using binocularsfor astronomy, as well, as a ‘getting ready to observe’ section containing invaluable practical hints and tips. Entirely self-contained and detailed. You need only a pair of binoculars - no other astronomical books, atlases, or computer programs... nothing! The concise an easy-to-understand introduction to astronomy makes any previous knowledge of astronomy unnecessary Activities included will hone the observing skills of more amateur and practical astronomers and provide many nights of entertainment INDICE: Part I: Background.- About Binoculars (And Everything Connected toThem).- Celestial Mechanics.- Those Wonderful Distant Suns.- Non-Stellar Objects.- Using Models to Understand Our Place in Space and Time.- Preparing for Observation Sessions.- Part II: Constellations.- Appendix: For Beginners Only.-Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-85354-3
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 450
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés