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Stargazing for dummies / by Steve Owens.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Owens, Steve.
- Series:
- --For dummies Stargazing for dummies
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Astronomy--Observers' manuals.
- Astronomy.
- Constellations--Observers' manuals.
- Constellations.
- Stars--Observers' manuals.
- Stars.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (355 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley, 2013.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Reach for the stars Stargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope. Stargazing For Dummies offers you the chance to explore the night sky, providing a detailed guide to the main constellations and also offering advice on viewing other night sky objects such as planets and nebulae. It's a great introduction to a fun new hobby, and even provides a fun way to g
- Contents:
- pt. I. What's up? : getting familiar with the night sky
- pt. II. Joining the dots : learning your way around the night sky
- pt. III. Star hopping
- pt. IV. The part of tens.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 9781118411605
- 1118411609
- 9781118411575
- 1118411579
- OCLC:
- 827207533
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