Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods

Find your way around the night sky with this handy guide to stargazing for the complete novice.

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"e;If you buy just one guide.

"e;If you buy just one guide.

In einer Zeit, in der das Abendland noch in den Schatten des Mittelalters gehüllt war, erstrahlte im Osten ein Licht der Erkenntnis, das die Nacht des Unwissens durchbrach.

Have you ever wanted to explore the Milky Way?

On two days in 1761 and 1769 hundreds of astronomers pointed their telescopes towards the skies to observe a rare astronomical event: the transit of Venus across the face of the sun.

Distance determination is an essential technique in astronomy, and is briefly covered in most textbooks on astrophysics and cosmology.

Distance determination is an essential technique in astronomy, and is briefly covered in most textbooks on astrophysics and cosmology.

Praise for Star Ware "e;Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable, and which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy.

Was, wenn der Urknall weniger eine unumstößliche Wahrheit als vielmehr eine gedankliche ›Erfindung‹ ist?

What We See in the Stars Kelsey Oseid is a richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more.

Radiometric Tracking Techniques for Deep-Space Navigation focuses on a broad array of technologies and concepts developed over the last four decades to support radio navigation on interplanetary spacecraft.

Praise for Star Ware "e;Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable, and which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy.

A stunning ebook with clear navigation for admirers of astrophotography.

The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood.

Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers.

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014.

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014.

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014.

Recommended for viewing on colour device.

With 2014 marking the tercentenary of the Longitude Act, this eloquent celebration of the sextant tells the story of this elegant instrument and explores its vital role in man's attempts to map the world.

(Illustrations are best viewed on a tablet.

A first-time skywatcher's guide from bright new talent, BBC Blue Peter astronomer, Anton VamplewMost books on stargazing claim to be for beginners, but by page 12 are talking about celestial equators and sidereal months.

An introductory guide to navigating your way around the night sky and identifying what you can see on any given night.

J P McEvoy looks at remarkable phenomenon of a solar eclipse through a thrilling narrative that charts the historical, cultural and scientific relevance of solar eclipses through the ages and explores the significance of this rare event.

Discover the wonders of the Universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky.

As a new wave of interplanetary exploration unfolds, a talented young planetary scientist charts our centuries-old obsession with Mars.

Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.

This book provides a unified treatment of the characteristics of telescopes of all types, both those whose performance is set by geometrical aberrations and the effect of the atmosphere, and those diffraction-limited telescopes designed for observations from above the atmosphere.

Make your northern lights bucket list dreams come true.