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Book

Astronomy

Call Number

  • 520 D587 (WSQ)

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Publication Information

New York : DK, 2013.

Physical Description

191 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Summary

Shows beginners how to identify stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in the night sky. Perfect for beginners who want to learn more about Astronomy, takes a "do and learn" approach by starting simple and building new skills, using photographed techniques to help people learn step-by-step

Contents

  • Build your course
  • Our place in space
  • Our place in the universe
  • Earth and its closest neighbors
  • Gas giants and asteroids
  • What can you see?
  • Getting started
  • Start simple. Navigating the night sky ; Observation techniques ; Quick guides ; Key constellations ; Star hopping
  • Build on it. Observation techniques ; Quick guides ; Key constellations
  • Take it further. Observation techniques ; Quick guides ; Key constellations ; Sky maps.

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