Download or read book Philip s 101 Objects to Spot in the Night Sky written by Robin Scagell and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Philip s Night Sky Atlas written by Robin Scagell and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a practical atlas for observers using binoculars or a small telescope. It contains all the maps you need to learn your way around the night sky, whether you want to find remote galaxies, sketch lunar craters or make estimates of variable stars
Download or read book Philip s Guide to the Night Sky written by Philip's Maps and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2012-05-21 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find your way around the night sky with this handy guide to stargazing for the complete novice. In Philip's Guide to the Night Sky, Sir Patrick Moore explains how to find the most famous constellations and the brightest stars, and when to look for them. Clear star maps, showing stars visible to the naked eye, help you to navigate the skies. The maps are suitable for use in Britain, Ireland, northern Europe and Canada. Sir Patrick introduces the wonders of the night sky to absolute beginners in his characteristically entertaining and informative style. The Moon, the planets, the Sun and the stars are explained in non-technical language, while the constellations are described with the help of star maps and tables. The four main chapters in Philip's Guide to the Night Sky are devoted to what's on view in each season of the year. The information is appropriate for observers in Britain and Ireland, northern Europe and Canada; it will also be helpful a little outside these latitudes. Using prominent patterns, such as the Plough and Orion, Sir Patrick teaches the reader to 'star-hop' from constellation to constellation, thus learning to navigate the night sky. Star maps and photographs illustrate and clarify what will be on view. Philip's Guide to the Night Sky is an ideal introduction to stargazing, suitable for all ages and with no need for anything more technical than the naked eye.
Download or read book Philip s Pocket Star Atlas written by John Cox and published by Philip's. This book was released on 1999 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compact star atlas contains 11 star maps covering the whole of the night sky, detailing over 1000 stars and celestial objects which can be seen with the naked eye. Tables provide information on planets, eclipses, meteor showers, brights stars and deep-sky objects.
Download or read book Philip s Star Finder written by John Woodruff and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise month-by-month calendar for star watchers in the northern/southern hemisphere. Star charts show the position of stars, constellations and other celestial objects for each month of the year, in both northerly and southerly directions. The introduction explains the basic facts that observers need to know, including the apparent motions of the stars, seasonal changes and star brightnesses. Location tables are provided for Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.Main map scale:
Download or read book Philip s star finder written by Philips Staff and published by Philip's. This book was released on 1995 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Philip s Guide to the Night Sky written by Patrick Moore and published by Philip's. This book was released on 1995 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tour the heavens--as they would appear in every season of the year! The starry skies open up to you with the aid of one of the world''s top astronomy writers; detailed drawn plans of the solar system in winter, spring, summer, and fall; and awe-inspiring photographs. Recognize and name each of the major stars and constellations (Ursa Major, Cassiopeia, Cygnus, and more), from both the northern and southern aspect. Charts provide both the Latin and English names of the constellations, the brightest star in each, and when it is best viewed. The pictures include our very own moon, in half shadow; a time-exposure of Orion, in which the stars show up as trails of light; a radiant meteor shower; a globular cluster; and the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, the most famous star cluster in the sky. Plus: advice on buying binoculars and telescopes!
Download or read book 101 Objects to See in the Night Sky written by Robin Scagell and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect starter astronomy guide to night viewing. 101 Objects to See in the Night Sky is a fun and practical guide to identifying and observing 101 of the most fascinating and exciting sights in the northern night sky. Designed for newcomers to astronomy, the book explains what can be seen using the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. In the book, professional astronomer Robin Scagell shows the novice astronomer where to look in the sky to see a particular object, or group of objects or sights. They may be a planet, its rings or satellites, a series of lunar craters, a constellation, asteroids, meteors, a nebula, galaxy or star cluster, for example. He describes the object in detail and gives observing tips to improve viewing skills. Informative "Where to find it" instructions and "What you'll see" explanations for each object give night sky viewers an extra hand. A concise "fact file" is provided for each object, and readers can award themselves "points" for their skill in finding the object, with higher scores given for spotting the night sky's more elusive or hard-to-see features. The book is organized by season -- winter, spring, summer, fall -- with an opening section on "things you need to know," such as marker objects (for example, Sirius, the brightest star in winter's night sky) and how to use them to search beyond. It also covers such topics as asteroids and dwarf planets, noctilucent clouds, northern lights, the International Space Station, sunspots, eclipses and much more. 101 Objects to See in the Night Sky is an ideal guide for astronomy novices and classrooms.
Download or read book Guide to Northern Constellations written by Robin Scagell and published by Octopus Publishing Group. This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a beginner's guide to the major stars and constellations visible with the naked eye in the northern hemisphere. This brief introduction will help the novice to get his or her bearings in the night sky.
Download or read book Philip s Guide to the Night Sky written by Patrick Moore and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Philip s Practical Astronomy written by Storm Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take up the fascinating hobby of astronomy with this informative and straightforward book as your guide. In Philip's Practical Astronomy, author Storm Dunlop introduces the basic concepts of astronomy, explaining how, what and when to observe, and providing lists of recommended objects with which to start.Star charts help the reader to navigate the night sky, identify the constellations, and find planets, comets, galaxies and deep-sky objects. The book is illustrated with over 160 colourful photographs and diagrams, plus more than 30 tables.The book is organized in two parts:'Introducing Astronomy' provides the essential information on how to observe, whether with the naked eye, binoculars or a small telescope; where and when to look; how to find your way around the sky by 'constellation-hopping'; how to use star maps and planispheres; and how to record your observations with drawings and photographs.'Exploring the Sky' looks in more detail at the objects the amateur can view, from aurorae and meteors (shooting stars) to the Moon, Sun, planets and comets, and beyond to stars, nebulae, the Milky Way and other galaxies.Philip's Practical Astronomy is illustrated with some spectacular colour photographs as well as clear and informative diagrams, with detailed star charts by Wil Tirion, the world-renowned celestial cartographer.
Download or read book Star Watch written by Philip S. Harrington and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Passport to the Universe The night sky is alive with many wonders--distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored. Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginner's guide to locating, observing, and understanding these celestial objects. You'll start by identifying the surface features of the Moon, the banded cloud tops of Jupiter, the stunning rings of Saturn, and other members of our solar system. Then you'll venture out beyond our solar system, where you'll learn tips and tricks for finding outstanding deep-sky objects from stars to galaxies, including the entire Messier catalog--a primary goal of every serious beginner. Star Watch features a detailed physical description of each target, including size, distance, and structure, as well as concise directions for locating the objects, handy finder charts, hints on the best times to view each object, and descriptions of what you'll really see through a small telescope or binoculars and with the naked eye. Star Watch will transport you to the farthest depths of space--and return you as a well-traveled, experienced stargazer.
Download or read book 100 Things to Spot in the Night Sky written by Philip Clarke and published by Usborne Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A set of cards which cover different features of the night sky, including planets and constellations. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.
Download or read book Philip s Dark Skies Map written by and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2004-09-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's Dark Skies Map shows the visibility of stars from any location in Britain and Ireland. Stargazing can be frustrating where visibility is affected by street lights and other light pollution - use this map to find your nearest dark site or to avoid areas where light pollution will reduce your chances of seeing faint galaxies and other deep-sky objects. The underlying road mapping will allow you to plan a route to your chosen site.Philip's Dark Skies Map is published in association with the British Astronomical Association's Campaign for Dark Skies, an organization that campaigns to protect and improve our view of the night sky. The map has been created using data from the Light Pollution Science and Technology Institute in Italy, carefully combined with a Philip's road map (scale 20 miles to 1 inch). Different colours represent different levels of light pollution, and this information has been superimposed over the road map.
Download or read book Philip s Stargazing with Binoculars written by Robin Scagell and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2013 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's Stargazing with Binoculars, fully revised and updated for this new edition, is a practical guide describing the wide range of objects that anyone can observe in the night sky using normal binoculars. It gives clear, step-by-step instructions for finding objects, and explains what you can expect to see from both northern and southern hemispheres. It also offers useful advice about choosing and using mounts and other accessories. Binoculars provide a great start in astronomy. Compared with telescopes, they are comparatively cheap and easy to use, they are light and compact, and can be used for many other activities such as birdwatching. But when you are out there on a starry night, how do you know what to look at? Where are the best objects to observe through binoculars? Just how much can you see, and what are the tips and tricks for getting the most out of them? Philip's Stargazing with Binoculars reveals what to expect from a pair of binoculars and how to choose the right ones if you are buying for the first time, or upgrading. It gives straightforward explanations of how they work, and how to progress from first-time user to hobby observer. It gives practical help for setting up and using any binoculars, and provides examples of objects to look at with different sizes of binoculars, from both town and country, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novae, nebulae and galaxies. Aimed principally at newcomers to astronomy of all ages, who would like to begin observing for themselves, and perhaps make contact with other amateur observers, Philip's Stargazing with Binoculars describes a wide range of binoculars that are internationally available, with examples of objects to observe taken from both northern and southern hemispheres. The guidance given is appropriate for all observing conditions. Completing the book is a glossary of technical terms and an index, making it even easier for the beginner to use and understand.
Download or read book Philip s Month by Month Star Finder written by John Woodruff and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Philip s Atlas of Stars and Planets written by Ian Ridpath and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2001 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated for 2001, Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets has been specially designed to introduce children to the wonders of the night sky and stargazing. Packed with easy-to-use star maps, spectacular photographs several of which are included for the first time in this 3rd edition, with new images from the Hubble Space Telescope - and amazing facts and figures about the Universe and our Solar System. Arranged spread-by-spread, the atlas looks first at the features of our Solar System, with brightly coloured artwork and photographs to illustrate the planets and their moons. The constellations of both the northern and southern hemispheres are shown in star maps that make it easy for children to recognize and name the most important stars and find their way around the night sky. Other spreads describe comets and meteors, star clusters and galaxies, and pulsars and black holes. Quizz questions are also included for readers to test their knowledge.
