Bibliograph

The stargazer's guide to the night sky, Jason Lisle

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The stargazer's guide to the night sky, Jason Lisle

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The stargazer's guide to the night sky

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Jason Lisle

Summary

Explore the night sky, identify stars, constellations, and even planets. Stargaze with a telescope, binoculars, or even the naked eye. Allow Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and PhD in astrophysics, to be a guide in examining the beauty of God's Creation. Lisle designed Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky for everyone, from young students to amateur astronomers. In it, readers will: Learn the best ways and optimal times to observe planets and stars. Discover how to choose the best telescope for personal needs. Find 150 stunning, full-color star-charts and other easy to use illustrations for success. 'How do phases of the moon work? When will the next solar eclipse take place? What is that bright star setting in the west? How do I find Saturn? What sorts of objects can be seen with binoculars?' These questions and many more are easily answered with the helpful tips and basic understanding of astronomy presented in this book. Create or expand the hobby of stargazing; an outdoor, educational hobby to enjoy with friends or family. Regardless of circumstance and the economy, readers will always be able to marvel at the beauty of the night sky

Target audience

adult

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