Download or read book Night Skies of Botswana written by Stephen James O’Meara and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use, accessible guide to starwatching in Botswana is ideal for beginner and amateur stargazers. All stars described can be seen with the naked eye – binoculars and telescopes are not necessary. The book opens with stargazing tips while introducing important astronomical concepts, describing our galaxy and the Earth’s place in it. The body of the book offers four star charts per month giving views from north, south, east and west, with supporting descriptions of the stars and constellations. Users can dip in during any month. The final chapter surveys the solar system, including the Sun, Moon, planets and leftover debris. There’s information on a meteorite strike in Botswana in 2018, and how to identify artificial satellites orbiting the Earth (including the International Space Station). Botswana’s ancestral stories about the stars are scattered throughout the book, honouring indigenous interpretations of the night skies and giving a unique African flavour. Sales points: Easy-to-use star maps (four per month); no previous stargazing knowledge is necessary; all stars described can be seen with the naked eye; numerous stunning photos; Botswana star lore adds cultural interest.
Download or read book Stars Over Botswana written by Uno Jonsson and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Night Skies of Southern Africa written by Peter Mack and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-03-30 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Star-watching enthusiasts as well as more seasoned astronomers will welcome this update of the popular Guide to Night Skies of Southern Africa, which provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to our solar system, the Milky Way galaxy and the expanding universe.
Download or read book The Complete Travel Guide for Botswana written by YouGuide and published by Youguide International BV. This book was released on with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Complete Travel Guide Series" offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse destinations worldwide. Each book provides detailed insights into local culture, history, attractions, and practical travel tips, ensuring travellers are well-prepared to embark on memorable journeys. With vibrant illustrations, beautiful pictures and up to date information, this series is an essential companion for any type of traveller seeking enriching experiences.
Download or read book African Hosts Their Guests written by W. E. A. van Beek and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 2012 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa is a 'theme park' for Western tourists to experience untouched wilderness, untamed nature, and truly 'authentic' cultures, where the hosts, too, are part of a discourse about the 'other' and ourselves, about wildness, danger and roots. Tourism is important for Africa: international tourist arrivals to Africa continue to grow, income from tourism is crucial to national economies, and tourism investments are considered among the most profitable. This edited volumedeals with the interaction of local communities with tourists coming into their areas and villages. Based upon a common theoretical approach, fourteen cases of African tourism are discussed which involve direct contact between 'hosts' and 'guests'. The viewpoint throughout is from the side of the locals, establishing how the processes of interaction shape each small scale destination. Crucial in Africa is the fact that the large majority of tourism is game oriented and the interaction between locals and visitors is very much 'tainted' by this fact. Central is the notion of the tourist bubble - the infrastructure that is generated locally (and internationally) for hosting tourists, as it is this institutional interface that tends to impact on the local society and culture, not the tourists themselves directly. The examples come from all over Africa, from the Sahara to the Eastern Cape, and from Kenyato Ghana. All contributions are based upon original fieldwork. Walter van Beek is professor of anthropology at Tilburg University and Senior Researcher at the African Studies Centre, Leiden; Annette Schmidt is curatorof the African department at the National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden, and is an archaeologist with a long experience in cultural management projects.
Download or read book Stamping Through Astronomy written by Renato Dicati and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stamps and other postal documents are an attractive vehicle for presenting astronomy and its development. Written with expertise and great enthusiasm, this unique book offers a historical and philatelic survey of astronomy and some related topics on space exploration. It contains more than 1300 color reproductions of stamps relating to the history of astronomy, ranging from the earliest observations of the sky to modern research conducted with satellites and space probes. Featured are the astronomers and astrophysicists who contributed to this marvelous story – not only Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Newton, Herschel, and Einstein but also hundreds of other minor protagonists who played an important role in the development of this, the most ancient yet the most modern of all the sciences. The book also examines in depth the diverse areas which have contributed to the history of astronomy, including the instrumentation, the theories, and the observations. Many stamps illustrate the beauty and the mystery of celestial objects: galaxies, nebulae, stars, planets, satellites, comets, and minor celestial bodies.
Download or read book written by ستيفن جيمس أوميارا and published by دائرة الثقافة والسياحة – أبوظبي، مركز أبوظبي للغة العربية، مشروع كلمة للترجمة . This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: المريخُ عالَـمٌ صغيرٌ له شهرةٌ عظيمة. ولَطالما أسَرَنا هذا الكوكبُ الغامض والفريد على مرِّ القرون؛ ببراكينِه الشبيهة بجبل إيفرست، ومجموعةِ أَوْديته التي تَشغلُ مساحةً تُضاهِي مساحةَ الولايات المتحدة بأكملها، ومَشاهِدِه الطبيعية التي ربما احتوتْ على الماءِ فيما مضى. وفي هذا الكتابِ المُمتِع، يتعقَّبُ ستيفن جيمس أوميارا العلاقةَ الغرامية التي وقَعتْ فيها البشريةُ مع هذا الجِرْم السماوي الفريد، بدايةً من تأمُّلاتِ مُراقِبي النجوم الأوائل وتصوُّراتِ كتَّابِ الخيالِ العلمي والمذيعين ومُخرِجي الأفلام، ووصولاً إلى أحدثِ صورِ المَرْكبة «كيوريوسيتي» الجوَّالة واكتشافاتها. ويتناول أوميارا مُحاوَلاتِ البشرية للتواصُل مع كوكبِ المريخ على مر العصور، ثم يَبحثُ عن أَوجُهِ التشابُه بين الكوكبِ الأحمر وكوكبِ الأرض؛ فهل هو نسخةٌ مُصغَّرةٌ من عالَمِنا أمْ هو عالَـمٌ فريد قائم بذاته؟ ويَأخذنا في جولةٍ مشوِّقة داخلَ المُخيِّلة الأدبية؛ إذ ترَكَ كوكبُ المريخِ بَصْمتَه على الخيال البشري منذ أنْ تأمَّلَ مُراقِبو النجومِ الأوائلُ ظهورَه في السماء ليلاً. ويستعرض أوميارا أولى البَعثاتِ إلى المريخ، والسِّباقَ المحمومَ بين الولاياتِ المتحدة والسوفييت نحوَ غزْوِ الفضاء، ومُحاوَلةَ دُولٍ أخرى اللحاقَ بالرَّكْب، وصولاً إلى أحدثِ الاكتشافاتِ والصورِ التي ورَدتْنا من الكوكب الأحمر وقَمرَيْه؛ «فوبوس» و«ديموس».
Download or read book Mars written by Stephen James O'Meara and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mars is a small world with a big reputation. This mysterious, singular planet—with volcanoes that dwarf Mount Everest, a canyon system that would stretch fully across the United States, and curious landscapes that perhaps once harbored water—has fascinated us for centuries. In the most up-to-date account available of the elusive Red Planet, Stephen James O’Meara follows our longstanding love affair with this unique celestial body, from the musings of humanity’s first stargazers to the imaginings of science-fiction writers, radio broadcasters, and filmmakers, to the latest images and discoveries from the Curiosity rover. The book also reviews plans for piloted missions to Mars—and what it will take for those missions to succeed.
Download or read book Struik Pocket Guide Night Skies of Southern Africa written by Peter Mack and published by . This book was released on 1996-09-30 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Observing the night skies can be confusing and awesome. This pocket guide provides, by means of a clear text and excellent photographs, an understanding of the night skies observable from the southern Hemisphere.
Download or read book 100 Things to See in the Night Sky Expanded Edition written by Dean Regas and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the amazing wonders of the night sky with this expanded edition to 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, perfect for every amateur stargazer and armchair astronomer! Keep your feet on the ground and experience the night sky to the fullest by exploring planets, satellites, and constellations with this all-inclusive reference guide to space. 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition is full of information on the many amazing things you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye! From shooting stars to constellations and planets to satellites, this book gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night. Learn about the celestial bodies that have captured people’s imaginations for centuries, with specific facts alongside traditional myths and beautifully illustrated photographs and star charts that will help you know where to look for the best view. With this illuminating guide, you’ll enjoy hours of stargazing, whether you’re travelling, camping, sitting in your back yard, or simply flipping through the beautiful images in this book.
Download or read book Astro Tourism Stargazing and Astronomy Adventures written by Georgie Rogers and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the universe from the comfort of our own planet with Astro Tourism: Stargazing and Astronomy Adventures. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey to the most spectacular stargazing locations around the world. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a curious beginner, this book provides everything you need to know about planning and enjoying your own astronomy adventures. Explore dark sky reserves, learn about different types of celestial events, and find out how to capture the beauty of the night sky through photography. With practical tips, stunning imagery, and insights into the cultural and scientific significance of the stars,Astro Tourismis your ultimate guide to exploring the wonders of the universe. Embark on a celestial journey and discover the beauty of the night sky like never before.
Download or read book Ransom Theft Love written by Melita Wade Thorpe and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years, Dr. Anne Wadsworth has led travelers to Africa’s far-reaching plains. Not only does she love the terrain, but she also considers Africa her second home. When she is invited to be the keynote speaker at Zanzibar’s Human Rights Conference, she has no idea that her ideal destination is about to be embroiled in an international nightmare. Anne is kidnapped by unknown assailants and held captive as they travel from Zanzibar to Somalia. After the horrific experience of crossing from Zanzibar to Mombasa, her life is pitted in the balance of life or death. With little chance to fight back, she finds solace in nightly stargazing with her Sudanese guardian. When she discovers the chilling truth, Anne realizes that it is no longer about saving herself but also, it’s about saving a country.
Download or read book Struik Pocket Guide Southern Africa Night Skies written by Peter Mack and published by . This book was released on 1995-05-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sasol First Field Guide to Skywatching in Southern Africa written by Cliff Turk and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasol First Field Guide to Skywatching in Southern Africa provides a fascinating insight into the southern skies by night. Full-colour photographs and illustrations, monthly star charts and easy-to-read text will help the budding astronomer to identify the more visible objects in our night skies, as well as those that are less obvious, and discover some of the extraordinary phenomena of our galaxy.
Download or read book All You ll See Is Sky written by Janet A. Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite having everything she could ask for, Janet Wilson couldn’t shake a sense of emptiness in her life—or her desire to return to the continent of her birth. After much back-and-forth, she and her husband reached an agreement: they would embark on a daring adventure, driving 25,000 miles across Africa. What they couldn’t anticipate then was how this trip would challenge almost every belief, opinion, and value they held. Over the course of their journey, Janet and her husband collided with the world and each other. There were tears and laughter. They shared thrilling highlights and challenges that forced them to negotiate and cooperate with one another. And after a heartbreaking tragedy and Janet’s arrest, they made critical decisions that transformed their relationship, bringing them to a level of trust and commitment they had never before experienced. Ultimately, this led them to a deeper understanding about their place in the world—and each other’s lives. A suspenseful and emotional true account that explores themes of love, commitment, resilience, and the power of forgiveness in the face of adversity, All You’ll See is Sky is a memoir of a woman’s transformation from brokenness to wholeness and a couple's transformation from breakdown to breakthrough.
Download or read book Sky Guide Africa South 2020 written by Astronomical Society of Southern Africa and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sky Guide Africa South 2020 is a practical resource for all astronomers, whether they be novice, amateur or professional. It covers the upcoming year’s planetary movements, predicted eclipses, meteor showers – any events and facets of the night sky that change annually. Star charts plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and constellations. The guide contains a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, with photos, diagrams, charts and images. There’s also an excellent list of useful websites and a comprehensive glossary. This annual publication is an invaluable guide for anyone who has even a passing interest in the night skies of southern Africa and is ‘... an absolute must for first-time star-gazers and professional astronomers alike’. Sales points: Contains the latest, most-up-to-date information, packed with charts, illustrations, images, tables, etc. for quick reference, will appeal to a wide audience, from beginners to professionals, includes tips on basic night-sky gazing, excellent value for money.
Download or read book Universal Guide to the Night Sky written by Lisa Harvey-Smith and published by Thames & Hudson Australia. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lisa takes us right from the beginning of our stargazing adventure, from setting ourselves up to view the sky, to a tour of the galaxy, to discovering and learning about planets and celestial objects. ... This is a terrific book. Compact in nature, but really brimming with information to fill young minds and encourage them to investigate the world above us." -- Jane Stephens, GoodReading Wherever you are in this world - whether that be in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, in the city or a remote region - this book guides you through the remarkable features of planet Earth's starry sky. Receive a personal tour through the wonders of the universe from astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith. Explore comets and meteors, stars, planets and moons. Find galaxies and glowing gas clouds. Spot supernovae and enjoy eclipses. Learn everything you need to know about binoculars, telescopes and photographing the stars. You will never look up at the stars in the same way again. Featuring intergalactic illustrations by Sophie Beer, this global guide to the sky is your ticket out of this world.
