This new edition of Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope has been fully revised and updated to include the latest telescopes and accessories on the market. The book reveals what to expect from a telescope and how to choose the right one. If you're new to stargazing with a small telescope, this book is your introduction to the stars! But because of such riches, it is easy to get lost when trying to decide on what eyepieces to buy. This book will help readers choose the best eyepiece for them now and continue to serve as a treasure trove of information for years to come! Student Book This book contains descriptions and photographs of his 110 cataloged objects, with instructions on how to find them without a computerized telescope or even setting circles. This is an accessible guide for casual birders, weekend warriors, and families looking for an outdoor experience. Found inside – Page iThis book is a complete manual for users of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. The book helps one make the correct purchasing decision after considering the various optical parameters with the intended use for the product. Found insideYou can tour the Moon from your own backyard with a small telescope or binoculars. This book will point you to the Sea of Tranquility (the landing spot for Apollo 11) and many other fascinating features you can spot on the Moon's surface. Although this book is highly comprehensive, it is suitable for beginners – there is a chapter on "Astronomy Basics" – and experts alike. Found insideAlthough this book is highly comprehensive, it is suitable for beginners – there is a chapter on "Astronomy Basics" – and experts alike. The only moon reference you'll need at the telescope! 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Here, ETX expert Mike Weasner reveals everything any amateur astronomer ever wanted to know about the telescope. As this engrossing work so clearly shows, it was in this pressure cooker of competition that each country achieved undreamed-of advances, stretching the boundaries of humankind's domain and giving us the first thrilling close-ups of the ... The touchstone for contemporary stargazers. This classic, groundbreaking guide has been the go-to field guide for both beginning and experienced amateur astronomers for nearly 30 years. A simple guide to the location and recognition of stars and constellations, mainly in the northern latitudes Found insideWith hands-on tips, tricks and instructions, this book allows you to unleash the full power of your small telescope and view amazing space objects right from your own backyard, including: • Saturn’s Rings • Jupiter’s Moons • ... Found insideAn essential addition to the Sibley shelf! The Sibley Guide to Birds and The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior are both universally acclaimed as the new standard source of species information. Revised to make skywatching even easier for the whole family, this indispensable guide shines light on the night sky--truly one of the greatest shows on Earth! "This book is the complete beginner's guide to long range shooting written in simple every-day language so that it's easy to follow. Found insideFilling a gap in the vast literature on birding, Pete Dunne explains in his distinctive style how to find birds--the often-ignored first step in identifying, observing, and listing bird species. Stoeger's new 400-page Birder's Bible is a comprehensive guide to the exciting field of birding. In the pages of Birder's Bible you'll find fascinating and informative feature articles by respected experts in the field. Inspired by Gunderson's musical "The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog. This handbook is for beginners to astronomy, introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies, and celestial maps. Found inside – Page 1A guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, comets, and aurora through binoculars. Serves as a useful reference guide to stargazers around the world. Found insideYou don't need a degree in astrophysics to plumb the mysteries of the universe, and this book proves it. Stargazing For Dummies makes navigating the stars easy. Amateur astronomers of all skill levels are always contemplating their next telescope, and this book points the way to the most suitable instruments. If you're a budding astronomer and need help in locating that one particular constellation or choosing the best telescope to use, this 6 page study guide is for you! Provides advice on choosing, using and caring for binoculars, spotting scopes and related equipment DIVInformative, profusely illustrated guide to locating and identifying craters, rills, seas, mountains, other lunar features. Newly revised and updated with special section of new photos. Over 100 photos and diagrams. /div The bird book for birders and nonbirders alike that will excite and inspire by providing a new and deeper understanding of what common, mostly backyard, birds are doing—and why "Can birds smell? Found inside – Page 1Being prepared can make the difference when it comes to your survival in an emergency. And Survival Hacks makes it a whole lot easier. A photographic atlas of the moon with descriptions of topographical features; overlays identifying key features in photographs; and a day-to-day guide to observing the moon by eye, binoculars or telescope. Here is a lunar atlas designed specifically for use in the field by lunar observers. 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