Bibliograph

Stargazing basics, getting started in recreational astronomy, Paul E. Kinzer

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Stargazing basics, getting started in recreational astronomy, Paul E. Kinzer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

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illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Stargazing basics

Nature of contents

bibliographyhandbooks

Oclc number

231163826

Responsibility statement

Paul E. Kinzer

Sub title

getting started in recreational astronomy

Summary

An introduction to astronomy that provides information on the tools and techniques needed for beginning stargazers, with information on observing objects in the night sky with the naked eye as well as with various pieces of equipment and finding specific objects, including stars, planets, comets, and galaxies

Table Of Contents

Introduction; 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

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