Stargazing: Beginner’s guide to astronomy

A brilliant introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect manual for beginners to astronomy – introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps.

Discover how to tackle light pollution, how to stargaze with just your eyes, and what equipment is best for beginners.

Astronomy experts Radmila Topalovic and Tom Kerss explain the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year.

With seasonal star charts, constellation charts and facts about our Solar System, Stargazing is packed of useful information and guidance for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary wonders of the night sky.

The perfect companion to the best-selling Guide to the Night Sky from Collins, Stargazing is a great way to get started in the fascinating world of astronomy.

Download your free resource booklet to follow the star chart explanations on the Stargazing audiobook – visit collins.co.uk/stargazing-booklet

From the Publisher

The ideal introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect beginner’s manual to astronomy, introducing you to the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps.

Astronomy experts Radmila Topalovic and Tom Kerss explain the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and key things to note on specific dates throughout the year.

With seasonal star charts, constellation charts and interesting facts about our Solar System, Stargazing is packed with useful information and guidance for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

This guide bridges the gap between human curiosity and scientific expertise, allowing complete novices to understand our place in the cosmos and appreciate the extraordinary wonders of the night sky.

This book features: A complete introduction to the skies above us and how best to enjoy them Seasonal star charts, constellation charts and fun facts about our Solar System Top tips on how to spot and enjoy night sky events throughout the year Detailed illustrations by Wil Tirion

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Northern and Southern hemispheres Northern and Southern hemispheres Northern and Southern hemispheres Northern and Southern hemispheres Northern and Southern hemispheres

Who is it for?
Astronomy photographers; amateur and seasoned astronomers; gifting Beginners Beginners and amateur astronomers; gifting Astronomy photographers; amateur and seasoned astronomers; gifting Astronomy photographers; amateur and seasoned astronomers; gifting

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Collins
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 6 Oct. 2016
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0008196273
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008196271
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 350 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.27 x 14.73 x 20.83 cm