This book describes bow the owner of binoculars can use them for astronomical observation. A full description of the 'binocular sky' is given, with details of all the most interesting objects. On a clear dark night, with a myriad stars shining down, the jewelled beauty and the unimaginable immensity of our universe is awe-inspiring. Some people make the investment that is required to buy a telescope, but for many others, stargazing through binoculars can be just as rewarding and may lead to a deep interest and lifelong hobby! Patrick Moore has painstakingly researched this book to cater for such people. He carefully explains the rudiments of astronomy and the selection of suitable binoculars before discussing in more detail the array of beautiful astronomical objects that await the binocular observer - stars, clusters, nebulae and galaxies. The night sky that is seen by observers in both northern and southern hemispheres is charted season by season before a detailed presentation is made, with maps, of all the constellations. The use of binoculars for observing the sun, the Moon, the planets, comets and shooting stars is then described. The illustrations throughout have been prepared by the artist Paul Doherty working in close collaboration with the author.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9780521307567
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87767509
Product Key Features
Book Title
Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars
Author
Patrick Moore
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Astronomy
Publication Year
1986
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
247mm
Item Width
174mm
Item Weight
625g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Patrick Moore
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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