PDF-(BOOK)-The Practical Astronomer: Explore the Wonders of the Night Sky

Discover the wonders of the Universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night skyThis practical guide explains and demystifies stargazing teaching you to recognize different kinds of objects and showing you how they move through the sky over the course of the night and the year It shows you how to understand and enjoy the cosmos building your practical astronomy skills from the basics to more advanced techniquesBeginning with an explanation of the Universe itself how big is it what shape is it how old is it and will it end it then takes you on a tour around the night sky building up your knowledge in simple stages Practical advice begins with nakedeye observations then illustrated stepbystep instructions show you how to set up and use binoculars and telescopes and how to take your own pictures of the night sky It also lets you take a closer look at the different objects you can view in the night sky telling you how to train your eye to recognize basic patterns of stars constellations and how to tell planets apart from other celestial bodies showing you how to observe them in an innovative stepbystep way An atlas of the night sky is also included with charts that can be used in both the northern and southern hemispheres throughout the yearAccessible inspirational and authoritative The Practical Astronomer will enthuse and inform anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the night sky. 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But it\'s the written word that will make or break a book like this, and Sue\'s writing is superb... [For] an occasional stargazer, a serious observer, or anyone in between, you won\'t go wrong with Deep-Sky Wonders. This is a great introduction to deep-sky stargazing for novice and experienced amateur astronomers alike. --Mercury, publication of the Astronomical Society of the PacificSue French writes the popular column Deep-Sky Wonders for Sky and Telescope magazine and also teaches deep sky observation. She has earned a loyal following among enthusiasts and is welcomed by beginners for her skill at presenting astronomy in an understandable way. After selling 10,000 copies of Deep-Sky Wonders in hardcover, we expect a good response for this paperback edition at an accessible price.Deep-Sky Wonders is a collection of 100 of French\'s best Deep-Sky Wonders columns originally published in Sky and Telescope, which has a monthly readership exceeding 100,000. The book is organized by season and subdivided into months for a total of 100 in-depth tours of the deep sky. Each deep sky tour illuminates little-known seasonal wonders that lie off the beaten path.Features include:Full-color photographs and detailed sketches of each deep sky tour Descriptions of double and variable stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and exotics Historical and scientific background of particular interest A tabular listing of the deep-sky sites Color charts showing the position of each target in the night sky An index to all of the deep-sky objects covered. Deep-Sky Wonders also features a variety of challenging objects that encourage observers to test the limits of their equipment and skills. Suitable for beginner and intermediate small-scope astronomers as well as large-scope viewers and astrophotographers, this book will be greeted enthusiastically by all Sky and Telescope readers. 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