Skywatcher's Companion
Title | Skywatcher's Companion PDF eBook |
Author | Stan Shadick |
Publisher | Heritage House Publishing Co |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2011-03-01 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1926613279 |
An informative sidekick to Stan Shadick's annual award-winning Skywatchers calendars, Skywatcher's Companion presents fascinating stories for skywatchers of all ages. Discover the wonders of the night sky and learn how to find the star patterns that have inspired the myths and storytelling of great cultures of the past. Meet the gods and goddesses of Rome, Greece and Mesopotamia and see how they found their way into the many constellations that dominate the ever-changing northern sky. Learn how the same stars inspired legends of the Native peoples in Canada, the United States, northern Europe and elsewhere. See how the sky changes with the seasons but always remains the biggest movie screen in the universe.
The Night Sky Companion
Title | The Night Sky Companion PDF eBook |
Author | Tammy Plotner |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 423 |
Release | 2009-02-28 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 038779509X |
T. Plotner, The Night Sky Companion, DOI 10. 1007/978-0-387-79509-6_1, 1 Springer ScienceþBusiness Media, LLC 2009 2 TheNightSkyCompanion Welcome,fellowtravelertothestars!Forthenextyearwewilltakeajourneytogetheracrossthenight sky. In these pages you will find lunar features, planets, meteor showers, single and multiple stars, open and globular clusters, as well as distant galaxies. There will be astronomy history to explore, famous astronomers to meet, and science to learn. You’ll find things here for those who enjoy stargazing with just their eyes, binoculars, or even the largest of telescopes! Although these observing tips are designed with all readers in mind, not everyone lives in the same time zone—or the same hemisphere—and certainly no one has clear skies every night. But no matter where you live, or who you are, it is my hope that somewhere here you find something of interest to keep you looking up! LearningtheNightSky If you are new to astronomy, it might seem difficult to learn all those stars. Relax! It’s much easier than you think. Just like moving to a new city, everything will seem unfamiliar at first, but with a little help from some maps, you’ll soon be finding your way around like a pro. Once you become familiar with the constellations and how they appear to move across the night sky, the rest is easy. If you do not have maps of your own, try visiting your local library or one of many online sites thatcangeneratethem. Theygiveobjectpositionsingreatdetail,andmosthaveakeyofGreekletters to help you understand star hop instructions.
Skywatcher's Companion Constellations and Their Mythology
Title | Skywatcher's Companion Constellations and Their Mythology PDF eBook |
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Release | 2011 |
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An informative sidekick to Stan Shadick's annual award-winning Skywatchers calendars, Skywatcher's Companion presents fascinating stories for skywatchers of all ages. Discover the wonders of the night sky and learn how to find the star patterns that have inspired the myths and storytelling of great cultures of the past. Meet the gods and goddesses of Rome, Greece and Mesopotamia and see how they found their way into the many constellations that dominate the ever-changing northern sky. Learn how the same stars inspired legends of the Native peoples in Canada, the United States, northern Europe and elsewhere. See how the sky changes with the seasons but always remains the biggest movie screen in the universe.
Skywatcher's Companion
Title | Skywatcher's Companion PDF eBook |
Author | Stan Shadick |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Constellations |
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Deep-Sky Companions: Southern Gems
Title | Deep-Sky Companions: Southern Gems PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen James O'Meara |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 481 |
Release | 2013-04-08 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1107015014 |
In Southern Gems, Stephen James O'Meara makes a detour beneath the southern skies, presenting a fresh list of 120 deep-sky objects for southern hemisphere stargazers to observe. Showcasing many exceptional objects catalogued by the pioneering observer James Dunlop, known as the 'Messier of the southern skies', all are visible through small- to moderate-sized telescopes or binoculars under dark skies. The list features some of the blackest dark nebulae, icy blue planetary nebulae, and magnificent galaxies of all types. Each object is accompanied by beautiful photographs and sketches, original finder charts, visual histories, and up-to-date astrophysical background information. Whether you live in the southern hemisphere or are just visiting, this new Deep-Sky Companion will make a perfect observing partner, whatever your background. There is no other southern sky guide like it on the market.
Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects
Title | Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen James O'Meara |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 577 |
Release | 2016-09-26 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1107083974 |
Appendix C William Herschel: the greatest visual observer of all time - by Larry Mitchell -- Appendix D Image credits -- Index
Deep-Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures
Title | Deep-Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen James O'Meara |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 584 |
Release | 2007-04-12 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 113946373X |
Stephen O'Meara's new and exciting observing guide spotlights an original selection of 109 deep-sky objects that will appeal to sky-watchers worldwide. His 'hidden treasures' include a wonderful assortment of galaxies, open clusters, planetary nebulae and more, all of which have been carefully chosen based on their popularity and ease of observing. None of these objects are included in either the Messier or the Caldwell catalogs, and all are visible in a 4-inch telescope under dark skies. Stunning photographs and beautiful drawings accompany detailed visual descriptions of the objects, which include their rich histories and astrophysical significance. The author's original finder charts are designed to help observers get to their targets fast and efficiently.