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Synopsis
On a clear night, the vastness and beauty of the star-filled sky is awe-inspiring. In Stargazing: Astronomy without a Telescope Patrick Moore, Britain's best known astronomer explains all you need to know about the universe visible to the naked eye. With the aid of charts and illustrations he examines how to 'read' the stars, to know which constellations lie overhead, their trajectory throughout the seasons, and the legends ascribed to them. In a month-by-month guide he describes, using detailed star maps, the night skies of both the northern and southern hemispheres. He also takes a look at the planets, the Sun and the Moon and their eclipses, comets, meteors, as well as aurorae and other celestial phenomena - all in accessible scientific detail. Astronomy is for everyone, and even with just the naked eye, it can become a fascinating and rewarding hobby for life.
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'This is an excellent primer for any newcomer to astronomy and an enjoyable and readable book ... Every astronomer should have a copy. I shall stock it in my bookshop and heartily recommend it.' Paul England, Astronomy Now
'This book is well suited for novices to get acquainted with the stellar constellations, and for everyone interested in observing the sky with just the naked eye.' Orion (Société Astronomique de Suisse)
'... the illustrations and details of what to look for at different times of year are very helpful for beginners ... this book excels at providing easy directions for exploring the night sky. Recommended for general readers.' M. K. Hemenway, Choice
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Britain's best known astronomer explains everything you need to know about the universe visible to the naked eye. Using charts and illustrations, he describes the night sky month by month, and looks at the Sun, the Moon, planets, comets and other celestial phenomena.
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- PublisherAngus & Robertson
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 0207151741
- ISBN 13 9780207151743
- BindingHardcover
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Stargazing: Astronomy without a Telescope
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Angus & Robertson, North Ryde, New South Wales, 1985
ISBN 10: 0207151741
ISBN 13: 9780207151743
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Seller: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. Appendices, index and notes on the glowing star charts. The text is illustrated with black-and-white line drawings. Black coloured boards with silver coloured titles to the back strip. Photographic dustwrapper with yellow and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. The title does say it all, with the northern and southern hemisphere night skies detailed month by month. A little rubbing of the book edges and age toning of the text block edges. Rubbing of the dustwrapper edges and panels. First Australian edition. Size: Folio ( 12"- 15" tall ). 176 pages, Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Astronomy; ISBN: 0207151741. ISBN/EAN: 9780207151743. Inventory No: 0290450. Seller Inventory # 0290450
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