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The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
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Description
An essential reference tool for both beginning and veteran sky observers. Drawing on decades of stargazing experience, the authors suggest what equipment to buy and what to avoid, describe observing techniques, and explain how to hunt down the most interesting celestial objects. Each chapter is illustrated with the latest, breathtaking astrophotography.
This companion is broken down into three parts: Equipment for Backyard Astronomy, Observing the Celestial Panorama and Astrophotography. It focuses on the practical aspects of astronomy.
Among many astronomy subjects, the authors offer advice on how to contend with light pollution, and how to take successful and impressive color photographs of galaxies and nebulas (with or without a telescope). Each chapter is written in clear, jargon-free yet detailed.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780921820116 |
| ISBN10 | 0921820119 |
| Number Of Pages | 296 |
| Item Weight | 1268 g |
| Product Dimensions | 239 x 25 x 279 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Firefly Books Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
| Edition | Revised and Updated ed. |
Author's Bio
More than one million of Terence Dickinson's previous books are in print in three languages. His many science awards include the New York Academy of Sciences Book of the Year Award and the Royal Canadian Institute's Sandford Fleming Medal.
Alan Dyer is a magazine associate editor for Astronomy.