Download or read book Wild Guide Night Sky Star Finder written by Storm Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Night Sky Star Finder written by Storm Dunlop and published by Collins. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun and easy-to-use guide to help you find your way around the night skyThe appearance of the sky changes continuously and the multitude of stars can often be confusing. Wild Guide Night Sky Starfinder will help you find your way around the night sky, and is an invaluable companion for any avid skywatcher.; Colour charts show planetary positions, movements and astronomical events until 2008* The planisphere shows you exactly what stars are visible on any given day of the year* Contains detailed diagrams to hel you to identify the planets* Can be used anywhere in the northern hemisphere
Download or read book Wild Guide Night Sky Star Finder written by Storm Dunlop and published by Collins. This book was released on 2000 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to accompany Collins Wild Guide Night Sky, this guide be used to locate the position of the stars on any given day at any time throughout the year.
Download or read book Constellation Finder written by Dorcas Miller and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to patterns in the night sky, with star stories from around the world. People around the world, and through the centuries, from the ancient Egyptians to the Pomo of California, have given names to the patterns they see in the night sky. The latest book in the Finders series of pocket guides introduces constellations from many cultures, and shows how to find them in the sky. With hints for stargazing, seasonal star maps, and constellation profiles; heavily illustrated by the author. Most useful for stargazing between the 30th and 50th parallels in the northern hemisphere. In North America, this includes the contiguous United States (except the Florida peninsula and southernmost Texas), and southern Canada. Also includes southern Europe, Turkey, northern China, and Japan.
Download or read book Starfinder written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now with removable planisphere! Starfinder lays out the universe clearly, highlighting the signposts in the sky and explaining the cosmology of the stars. Discover the wonders of the night sky with up-to-date information about the universe, including monthly charts to both the northern and southern hemisphere, and a section on observing the Moon, planets, and other bodies of the solar system.
Download or read book Star Finder written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel approach to stargazing, this stunning space book features step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere. What do you see when you look up into the sky? Have you ever wondered what the stars mean? Or how they are connected? Or what each constellation is called? If so, then this may be the book for you! Little stargazers will enjoy paging through this awe-inspiring astronomy book and learning all about the constellations, their forms, shapes, and stories. This stunning space book for kids explores different groups of stars specific to the Northern Hemisphere, with step-by-step guides to identifying key constellations, star-spotting, and planet spotting! Sprinkled with stardust on every page, budding stargazers aged 9 and over can explore: - A glow-in-the-dark night-sky viewer included with the book - How to follow pathfinder stars to locate constellations - Crystal clear diagrams and illustrations - Easy-to-read maps - Fact panels that explain constellations and space science - The final spread of each chapter shows all the stars in the sky with constellations unmarked so that readers can practice star-hopping - Profile's of galaxies and nebulae in the night sky Star Finder! is packed with high-quality imagery, maps of constellations, and tips to spot stars and patterns, to keep the kids enthralled, engaged and inspired. Discover striking pictures of the night sky in this amazing astronomy book for children. The innovative step-by-step approach to learning the key features of the night sky and compelling, easy-to-understand graphic style makes for the beginning of a keen interest in astronomy. This compelling guide on constellations for kids also covers planets, spotting nebulas, the milky way, shooting stars and more. A must-have volume for budding astronomers aged 9+, the informative and accessible guides featured throughout provide crystal clear instructions on recognising the constellations one by one, as well as pronunciation aids to some of the complex constellation names, and also featuring practice star maps for each season, so curious kids will find it easier than ever to navigate the night sky!
Download or read book Star Finder written by Maggie Aderin and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel approach to stargazing, featuring step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere. Includes a glow-in-the dark night sky viewer.
Download or read book Night Sky written by Storm Dunlop and published by Collins. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first true beginner's guide to astronomy, Wild Guide Night Sky provides an introduction to the subject that is both colourful and accessible.
Download or read book Planisphere and Starfinder written by Carole Stott and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete beginner's guide to navigating the night sky Star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and all 88 major constellations are now within reach with Planisphere and Starfinder. Stargaze through the year using the removable planisphere and month-by-month guide to the night sky, illustrated with beautiful photographs, clear charts and diagrams. Practical astronomy has never been easier as you're shown how to recognise simple signposts in the night sky using the naked eye, binoculars or telescopes.
Download or read book Collins Star Finder Pack written by Storm Dunlop and published by HarpPeren. This book was released on 2006-01-31 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The multitude of stars in the sky can be confusing, but the Collins Star Finder Pack provides everything stargazers need to identify them correctly. The star finder is accompanied by a 32-page booklet explaining the best way to observe the night sky and also shows the positions of the planets for the next five years. 30 color illustrations.
Download or read book Planisphere and Starfinder written by Carole Stott and published by . This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planisphere and Starfinder is a practical guide to finding your way around the night sky. It demystifies astronomy and introduces basic stargazing techniques, enabling you to find and recognize objects with ease. A section on the Solar System shows you how to observe the Moon, planets, and other bodies such as comets and asteroids. It also gives advice on looking at eclipses and meteor showers. The central section of the book is a detailed guide to the constellations. Each entry in the guide is illustrated with a clear star chart, supported by graphics that show where in the world the constellation can be seen and explain the symbolic meaning of its star pattern. The key features for observation are presented in an accessible list supported by advice on how best to observe them. The final section is a month-by-month guide to the night sky. A double-page spread for each month highlights the features on view, while a large-scale chart shows you where to find the planets and a table of special events lists the dates of Moon phases, eclipses, and the best times to see the planets. The book comes with a removable planisphere, showing you the entire sky above your head at any time of night and any time of year.
Download or read book Starfinder written by Carole Stott and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Night Sky written by Jonathan Poppele and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stargazing is among the most peaceful and inspiring outdoor activities. Night Sky, the award-winning book by Jonathan Poppele, makes it more fun than ever! Take a simple approach to finding 62 constellations by focusing on one constellation at a time, instead of attempting to study dizzying charts. Start with the easy-to-find constellations during each season and work toward the more difficult ones. Better yet, you'll learn how to locate any constellation in relation to the Big Dipper, the North Star and the top of the sky. With two ways to locate each constellation, you'll know where in the sky to look and what to look for! Along the way, you'll be introduced to mythology, facts and tidbits, as well as details about the planets, solar system and more! As an added bonus, the book comes with a red-light flashlight for night reading.
Download or read book StarFinder for Beginners written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Starfinder written by Carole Stott and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise, practical guide to astronomy explains how to navigate around the night sky, shows readers what they can expect to see, and provides all the tools needed to see the constellations. Includes 44 constellation cards, sky maps, and a laser pointer. Full color. Consumable.
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 The Stargazer s Handbook written by Giles Sparrow and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the craters of the Moon to the far reaches of Orion, The Stargazer's Handbook will enable you to explore space without leaving the comforts of Earth. All you need are a pair of binoculars and a clear night sky to experience the wonders of the universe. This book will take you on a journey through space, beginning with our own moon and neighboring planets before exploring the fascinating sights of deep space-from hypergiant suns and stellar nurseries to blazing nebulae and swirling galaxies. Each star, planet, or constellation is fully illustrated and accompanied by an annotated star map, as well as close-up images that zoom in on areas of interest. Featuring up-to-date information on the latest scientific discoveries, monthly sky maps for both northern and southern hemispheres, history and mythology of all 88 constellations and the rationale behind the names of stars and constellations, The Stargazer's Handbook will fully equip you with the tools to navigate-and understand-the night sky.
