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_erda
_cUkCbUP
050 0 0 _aQB63
_b.K466 2008
082 0 0 _a520
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100 1 _aKinzer, Paul E.,
_d1960-
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aStargazing basics :
_bgetting started in recreational astronomy /
_cPaul E. Kinzer.
264 1 _aCambridge :
_bCambridge University Press,
_c2008.
300 _a1 online resource (ix, 147 pages) :
_bdigital, PDF file(s).
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
505 0 _aIntroduction; Part I. Stargazing Techniques and Equipment: 1. With the naked eye alone; 2. Binoculars: the next step; 3. 'But I want a telescope!'; Part II. What's Up There?: 1. The Solar System; 2. The deep sky; Part III. A Stargazing Glossary: Appendix 1. The Greek alphabet; Appendix 2: The Constellations; Some simple star charts; Index.
520 _aHow do I get started in astronomy? Should I buy binoculars or a telescope? What can I expect to see? This wonderful informal guide to astronomy has all the information an absolute beginner needs to get started. It explains the basic techniques and equipment you need for exploring the night sky, from observing with the naked eye to using binoculars and telescopes. It then takes you on a tour of the night sky, covering the Moon, Sun, stars, planets, and more. The book gives sound advice on purchasing affordable binoculars, telescopes, and accessories, and is illustrated with photos taken by the author, showing how objects in the sky actually look through modest amateur equipment. Whether you are a parent thinking of buying a telescope for your children, or a newcomer yourself, this book has all you need to know to take the first steps into the fascinating world of astronomy.
650 0 _aAmateur astronomy
_vObservers' manuals.
650 0 _aAstronomy
_vAmateurs' manuals.
650 0 _aAstronomy
_vObservers' manuals.
776 0 8 _iPrint version:
_z9780521728591
856 4 0 _uhttps://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511536441
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