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The Universe today ultimate guide to viewing the cosmos : everything you need to know to become an amateur astronomer / David Dickinson with Fraser Cain ; foreword by Dr. Pamela Gay.
David Dickinson, earth science teacher and backyard astronomer, and Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe today, have teamed up to provide expert guidance on observing the night sky. "The universe today ultimate guide to viewing the cosmos" features the best tips and tricks for viewing our solar system and deep sky objects, as well as detailed charts, graphs and tables to find must-see events for years to come. This comprehensive guide is complete with stunning and exclusive photography from top night sky photographers, as well as advice on how to take your own incredible photos.
Record details
- ISBN: 1624145442
- ISBN: 9781624145445
- Physical Description: 240 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Stepping out tonight -- Astronomy gear and tech talk -- Following planets and the moon in the sky -- The deep sky -- The sky from season to season -- Near-sky wonders : satellites, auroras, and more -- Cosmic intruders : observing comets, asteroids, and meteor showers -- Solar observing -- Astrophotography 101 -- Top astronomy events for 2019-2024 -- Real science you can do and protecting the night sky -- Appendix: Constellations of the sky. |
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| Subject: | Astronomy > Observers' manuals. |
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- 3 of 3 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Tamaqua Public Library | 523 DI (Text) | 30TPL001901576 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Allentown Public Library | 523 DICK (Text) | 34455006536698 | Adult Nonfiction 1st FL | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | 523 (Text) | 33062009103434 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
