Astronomy for All Ages - Softcover

Harrington, Philip S.; Pascuzzi, Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1564403882 ISBN 13: 9781564403889

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 1994

Synopsis

With an emphasis on group and family interaction, this collection of 51 fascinating and engaging activities opens up the gateway to outer space for stargazers young and old. The projects are designed to produce an understanding and lifelong appreciation of the universe around us. By simply looking up at the sky - with the unaided eye, binoculars or telescope - parents, camp counselors and classroom teachers will, with the aid of this book, find innovative activities that help children identify, understand and appreciate the objects in the Milky Way and galaxies beyond. With this book, you will become acquainted with the constellations, planets and phases of the moon, plus you can learn how to spot human-made satellites. You will learn how sundials and telescopes work and be able to start experimenting with astrophotography. You'll also find out what causes shooting stars, auroras, nebulae, metoeor showers, comets and other galactic phenomena. Charts of lunar-eclipse and meteor-shower dates will help you plan your viewing schedules. Clear, helpful diagrams, star charts, and outstanding photographs help adults guide children through the world of astronomy and make this book a delight to use.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This collection of fifty-one fascinating and engaging activities opens up the gateway to outer space for stargazers young and old. Emphasizing group and family interaction, authors Philip Harrington and Edward Pascuzzi provide innovative activities that will help children identify, understand, and appreciate the objects in the Milky Way and galaxies beyond. With this book, you will become familiar with the constellations, planets, and phases of the moon. You will learn how sundials and telescopes work and even how to build your own. You'll also discover what causes shooting starts, auroras, nebulae, and other galactic phenomena. Charts of lunar-eclipse and meteor-shower dates will help you plan your viewing schedules. Clear, helpful diagrams, star charts, and photographs will guide you through the world of astronomy and make this book a delight to use. (8 1/2 x 11, 224 pages, b&w photos, illustrations, diagrams, charts)

About the Author

Philip Harrington is the author of Touring the Universe through Binoculars and Starware, published by John Wiley & Sons, and regularly contributes to Sky and Telescope and Astronomy magazines. He teaches courses in astronomy at the Vanderbilt Museum Planetarium and at Hofstra University and is a frequent lecturer at astronomy clubs and conventions worldwide. Edward Pascuzzi, a high school physics and earth science teacher, holds a bachelor's degree in theoretical astrophysics and a master's degree in physics education. For the past decade he had lectured and taught astronomy at the Vanderbilt Museum Planetarium.

About this edition

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1564403882
• ISBN 13: 9781564403889
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160