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Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded.The first three editions of NightWatch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key fe...ature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astronomers everywhere. Each new edition has outsold the previous one because of thorough revisions and additional new material.NightWatch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has improvements over the 3rd edition in every chapter, including:The famous charts, ideal for stargazers using a small telescope or binocularsA complete update of the equipment section, including computerized telescopesAn enlarged photography section, including how-to instructions for using the new generation of digital cameras for astronomical photography, both with and without a telescopeThe tables of future solar and lunar eclipses, planetary conjunctions and planet locations, updated through 2018.This edition includes for the first time star charts for use in the southern hemisphere. There are also dozens of new photographs throughout the book that show the latest thrilling discoveries made by current space observatories and probes.
Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - And How to Find Them
A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as 'the home astronomer's "bible"', Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a ...whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a small telescope and for each object there is information on the current state of our astronomical knowledge. Revised and updated, this new edition contains a chapter with ten new spreads describing spectacular deep sky objects visible from the southern hemisphere, and tips on observing the upcoming transits of Venus. It also discusses Dobsonian telescopes, with hints on using personal computers and the Internet as aids for planning an observing session. Also new to this edition are redrawn "Guidepost" figures at the beginning of each season chapter that allow readers to visualize a three-dimensional view of the sky's dome; redesigned seasonal object layouts that provide more space for the naked-eye charts; a new spread on double stars near Boötes has been added to Spring, replacing the "Shrinking Double" spread; and a unique "When and Where to Look" table has been added to the last page, among other new features. Unlike many guides to the night sky, this book is specifically written for observers using small telescopes. Clear and easy to use, this fascinating book will appeal to skywatchers of all ages and backgrounds. No previous knowledge of astronomy is needed.
Sextant: The Elegant Instrument That Guided the Great Explorers, and a Young Man's First Journey Across the Atlantic
In the tradition of Dava Sobel's Longitude comes sailing expert David Barrie's compelling and dramatic tale of invention and discovery—an eloquent elegy to one of the most important navigational instr...uments ever created, and the daring mariners who used it to explore, conquer, and map the world. Since its invention in 1759, a mariner's most prized possession has been the sextant. A navigation tool that measures the angle between a celestial object and the horizon, the sextant allowed sailors to pinpoint their exact location at sea. David Barrie chronicles the sextant's development and shows how it not only saved the lives of navigators in wild and dangerous seas, but played a pivotal role in their ability to map the globe. He synthesizes centuries of seafaring history and the daring sailors who have become legend, including James Cook, Matthew Flinders, Robert Fitz-Roy, Frank Worsley of the Endurance, and Joshua Slocum, the redoubtable old "lunarian" and first single-handed-round-the-world yachtsman. He also recounts his own maiden voyage, and insights gleaned from his experiences as a practiced seaman and navigator. Full of heroism, danger, and excitement, told with an infectious sense of wonder, Sextant offers a new look at a masterful achievement that changed the course of history.
Astronomy For Dummies
A Beginner's Guide To Astronomy Features Information About The Solar System As Well As Star Maps And A Monthly Guide On Locating The Planets In The Sky. Pt. I: Stalking The Cosmos. Seeing The Light: T...he Art And Science Of Astronomy -- Join The Crowd: Skywatching Activities And Resources -- The Way You Watch Tonight: Terrific Tools For Observing The Skies -- Just Passing Through: Meteors, Comets, And Artificial Satellites -- Pt. Ii: Going Once Around The Solar System. A Matched Pair: Earth And Its Moon -- Earth's Near Neighbors: Mercury, Venus, And Mars -- Rock On: The Asteroid Belt And Near-earth Objects -- Great Balls Of Gas: Jupiter And Saturn -- Far Out! Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, And Beyond -- Pt. Iii: Meeting Old Sol And Other Stars. The Sun: Star Of The Earth -- Taking A Trip To The Stars -- Galaxies: The Milky Way And Beyond -- Digging Into Black Holes And Quasars -- Pt. Iv: Pondering The Remarkable Universe. Is Anybody Out There? Seti And Planets Of Other Suns -- Delving Into Dark Matter And Antimatter -- The Big Bang And The Evolution Of The Universe -- Pt. V: The Part Of Tens. Ten Strange Facts About Astronomy And Space -- Ten Common Errors About Astronomy And Space -- Pt. Vi: Appendixes: Finding The Planets: 2006 To 2010 ; Star Maps. By Stephen P. Maran. Includes Index.
Astronomy: Out of This World!
Like a Facebook for the universe, Astronomy gives every important celestial body and concept its own page, where readers can learn its behaviors, likes, and dislikes up close and personal. From the fl...ashy stars to the shadowy and strange objects that hang out like loners at the edges of the universe, no player goes unnoticed. Every profile has a hip anime-style portrait to round out the picture, but make no mistake: while the presentation is all style, the science is rock solid. The book includes a super cute poster of the solar system in the back. The universe has never been so cool.VOYAGreen's book on astronomy seems at first glance more like a Japanese-inspired comic book than a reference book, but its appearance is one of the reasons that it will make a great addition to any library. Color coding and icons guide readers through each chapter. The illustrations are bright and bold, adorning nearly every page. In addition to the great use of color, the illustrations are unique and interesting, featuring characters that will make readers smile. Overall the book is eye catching and vibrant, enabling it to hold the attention of readers at nearly every age level. The text is written in a modern tone that is both playful and educational. Each topic features bulleted items as well as a few conversationally written paragraphs that educate and entertain. With all its glitz, it is important to remember that the book is a reference work, but it does a good job in a package that is both visually appealing and engaging while still communicating information. The only fault might lie in the fact that the entire book is an exercise in personification, both in the drawings and text, as each object studied is a character and the content is often shared from its point of view using first-person narratives. This small infraction can be overlooked, however, because of the selection's ability to give readers that feeling of not wanting to put the book down, a rare treat in nonfiction. Reviewer: Dawn Talbott
Cosmos
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Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide
 
Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas
This 80-chart atlas contains more than 30,000 stars to magnitude 7.6 and approximately 1,500 deep-sky objects (including 675 galaxies to magnitude 11.5). Included are extra close-up charts of the Orio...n Nebula, Pleiades, Virgo Galaxy Cluster, and Large Magellanic Cloud.
Exploring Creation with Astronomy
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A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky
Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space expl...oration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets from any location at any time of year. This is the third in Black Dog & Leventhal's successful series including The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to Poetry.
