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100 Things to See in the Night Sky: From Planets and Satellites to Meteors and Constellations, Your Guide to Stargazing [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 224 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 214x140x15 mm, kaal: 306 g, 1-color, Rounded corners
  • Sari: 100 Things to See Astronomy Series
  • Ilmumisaeg: 28-Dec-2017
  • Kirjastus: Adams Media Corporation
  • ISBN-10: 1507205058
  • ISBN-13: 9781507205051
Teised raamatud teemal:
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 224 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 214x140x15 mm, kaal: 306 g, 1-color, Rounded corners
  • Sari: 100 Things to See Astronomy Series
  • Ilmumisaeg: 28-Dec-2017
  • Kirjastus: Adams Media Corporation
  • ISBN-10: 1507205058
  • ISBN-13: 9781507205051
Teised raamatud teemal:
A handy field guide for the best stargazing experience whether in your own back yard, camping, or travelling—including information showing you which planets, constellations, stars, and manmade objects you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye!

The night sky is full of amazing things to see—from shooting stars and constellations to planets and satellites—but it can be hard to tell what you’re seeing, or where to look for the best view. 100 Things to See in the Night Sky gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night, either using a small telescope, or just your naked eye.

Each object is presented as a separate entry, with background information on the makeup, appearance, and history of the object, along with easy-to-follow instructions on how to find it. For astronomy and space fans of all ages, this guide helps you explore the galaxy and see the stars—while keeping your feet on the ground.

Arvustused

"For anyone who enjoys looking up, but feels lost in the sea of stars, planets and other objects overhead, a new book called 100 Things to See in the Night Sky breaks down everything you need to know to stargaze like a pro. This book is perfect for prospective stargazers or amateur astronomers of all ages no prior skills or telescopes necessary!"

  * Space.com * "100 Things to See in the Night Sky by Dean Regas is an easy-to-understand book that will serve as a great first guide to the heavens. With Christmas fast approaching, 100 Things to See in the Night Sky would make a nice gift for children 10 and up or any budding astronomer on your list."

  * Astronomy.com * "Anyone starting out in stargzazing would benefit from [ this] knowledgeable and friendly guide. An ideal naked-eye guide." * BBC Sky at Night Magazine * "You will impress your friends on your next camping trip with your stargazing knowledge! In an easy to follow format, this book focuses on the night sky in the mid-northern latitudes. Right now, the winter night sky boasts some of the brightest stars and constellations, so bundle up, grab your book, and head outside on a clear night to view Orion, Taurus, Canis Major and Minor, Gemini, and more!" * Trailblazer Girl * "The book covers the planets of the solar system, stars and constellations, meteor showers, the Milky Way, and orbiting spacecraft such as the International Space Station .Easily accessible to even novices, providing nice starting points for getting acquainted with the night sky." * StarDate Magazine * "A fantastic book for beginning astronomers." * Ira Flatow, Science Friday *

Introduction 11(2)
How to Use This Book 13(6)
Location, Location, Location
13(2)
Prime-Time Stargazing
15(1)
Sky Conditions
15(1)
Equipment
16(2)
Patience and Practice
18(1)
Part 1 The Sun, Moon, and Naked-Eye Planets
19(28)
The Sun
21(4)
The Moon
25(5)
The Naked-Eye Planets
30(17)
Mercury
31(3)
Venus
34(3)
Mars
37(4)
Jupiter
41(3)
Saturn
44(3)
Part 2 Stars and Constellations
47(130)
The Northern Sky
49(20)
Ursa Major, the Big Bear
51(2)
Merak and Dubhe: The Ultimate Pointer Stars
53(1)
Mizar and Alcor and the Ancient Eye Exam
54(1)
Ursa Minor, the Little Bear
55(2)
Polaris, the North Star
57(1)
Kochab and Pherkad: The Guardians of the Pole
58(2)
Cassiopeia, the Queen
60(2)
Caph: The Circler
62(1)
Cepheus, the King
63(2)
Delta Cephei: A Cepheid Variable Star
65(1)
Draco, the Dragon
66(2)
Thuban: The Old North Star
68(1)
The Winter Sky
69(28)
The Winter Football
70(2)
Orion, the Hunter
72(2)
Betelgeuse, the Armpit
74(2)
Bellatrix, the Beautiful
76(1)
Rigel, the Left Foot
77(1)
The Orion Nebula
78(1)
Taurus, the Bull
79(2)
Aldebaran, the Bull's Eye
81(1)
The Hyades Star Cluster
82(1)
The Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, Star Cluster
83(1)
Canis Major, the Big Dog
84(2)
Sirius, the Dog Star
86(2)
Canis Minor, the Little Dog
88(2)
Procyon, the Little Dog Star
90(1)
Gemini, the Twins
91(2)
Pollux and Castor
93(1)
Auriga, the Charioteer
94(2)
Capella: A Notorious Twinkler
96(1)
The Spring Sky
97(30)
The Spring Triangle
98(2)
Leo, the Lion
100(2)
Regulus, the Little King
102(1)
Algieba, the Double
103(1)
Bootes, the Bear Driver
104(2)
Arcturus, the Bright
106(1)
Coma Berenices, Berenice's Hair
107(2)
Hydra, the Many-Headed Snake
109(2)
Corvus, the Crow
111(2)
Virgo, the Maiden
113(2)
Spica, the Blue-White Diamond
115(1)
Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown
116(3)
Alphecca: The Gem in the Crown
119(2)
Cancer, the Crab
121(2)
The Beehive Cluster
123(1)
Hercules, the Kneeler
124(2)
The Hercules Cluster
126(1)
The Summer Sky
127(32)
The Summer Triangle
128(2)
Lyra, the Harp
130(2)
Vega: The Star of Summer
132(1)
Cygnus, the Swan
133(2)
Deneb, the Tail of the Swan
135(1)
Albireo, the Head of the Swan
136(1)
Omicron1 Cygni and Omicron2 Cygni
137(1)
Aquila, the Eagle
138(2)
Altair, the Eagle Eye
140(2)
Delphinus, the Dolphin
142(2)
Sualocin and Rotanev
144(1)
Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer
145(2)
Scorpius, the Scorpion
147(2)
Antares, the Heart of the Scorpion
149(1)
Dschubba, the Forehead
150(1)
Shaula and Lesath
151(2)
Butterfly and Ptolemy's Clusters
153(2)
Libra, the Scales
155(2)
Sagittarius, the Archer
157(2)
The Fall Sky
159(18)
Andromeda, the Princess
160(2)
Andromeda Galaxy
162(1)
Perseus, the Hero
163(2)
Algol, the Ghoul
165(1)
Cetus, the Sea Monster
166(2)
Diphda, the Frog
168(1)
Mira, the Wonderful
169(1)
Pegasus, the Flying Horse
170(3)
Piscis Australis, the Southern Fish
173(1)
Fomalhaut, the Fish's Mouth
174(1)
Aries, the Ram
175(2)
Part 3 Beyond Stargazing
177(32)
Catching Satellites
179(7)
The International Space Station
180(2)
Tiangong-2
182(1)
Iridium Satellites
183(1)
X-37B
184(1)
Hubble Space Telescope
185(1)
Meteors and Meteor Showers
186(5)
Fireballs: Great Balls of Fire
187(1)
The Perseids, Orionids, Leonids, and Geminids
188(2)
Meteor Storm
190(1)
Additional Astronomical Events to See with the Naked Eye
191(18)
Planetary Conjunction
193(2)
Lunar Occultation
195(2)
Milky Way
197(2)
Zodiacal Light
199(2)
A Great Comet
201(2)
Auroras
203(2)
Total Lunar Eclipse
205(2)
Total Solar Eclipse
207(2)
Index 209
Dean Regas is the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory and cohost of the syndicated television program Star Gazers. His writing has appeared in Astronomy magazine, Sky & Telescope magazine, and HuffPost, and in 2017 he began a podcast called Looking Up. Dean is the author of Facts from Space!, 100 Things to See in the Night Sky (Northern Hemisphere edition) and 100 Things to See in the Night Sky (Sourthern Hemisphere edition).