Books about Stargazing from Amazon.com

Whether you’re a seasoned astronomy whiz, or merely starry-eyed, this journal is ideal for anyone who looks into the sky in wonder. With a durable, flexible binding and a sleek cover printed with glow-in-the-dark stars, the Stargazing Journal includes supply checklists, constellation names, eyepiece equations, and other handy references for stargazers.

160 pages (guided), 5 x 7 inches, perfect bound with an elastic band closure.
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A practical, concise beginner's guide to viewing the night sky through binoculars.

Stargazing with Binoculars is ideal for newcomers to astronomy Authors Robin Scagell and David Frydman include the wide range of binoculars on the market and provide advice on features to consider when making a purchase. The book guides the beginner through the first steps of using binoculars to observe the night sky, describes what will be visible, and shows how to find specific objects.

Illustrated throughout and filled with handy tips, the book covers:

• What to expect from binoculars and how they actually work
• Buying binoculars for the first time
• Upgrading after the first purchase
• Observing the sun, the moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novas, nebulas and galaxies
• The effects of light pollution
• Observing from the city and from the countryside
• Terminology.

Stargazing with Binoculars is a practical, easy-to-read handbook for newcomers to astronomy, whatever their age.

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From 1946 to 1994, Sky & Telescope magazine featured a column called Deep-Sky Wonders, in which amateur astronomer Water Scott 'Scotty' Houston captured the wonder and delight of exploring the farthest reaches of the deep sky. Sky & Telescope contributing editior Stephen James O'Meara presents a month-by-month selection of Scotty's columns along with insightful observations and warm recollections of his time with Scotty. More than a field guide, Deep Sky Wonders is the work of a man who was a major influence on the development of amateur astronomy for nearly half a century. 6 by 9 inches.
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If you go outside on a clear night, you can't help yourself Your head tilts back, your eyes rise up, and you find yourself gazing at the stars . . . WOW! From the beginning of time, people have admired the night sky's beauty.< BR> The night sky is our oldest picture book, and Wishing on a Star retells some of these stories from around the world in simple language that kids can understand.< BR> Wishing on a Star also includes lots of fun activities that celebrate the stars. Learn how to make a twinkling thaumatrope, fly a starry kite, and act in your own constellation play. Star maps and stargazing tips show how to find the constellations, and cool science facts teach more about the stars. < BR> Paperback, Full-Color Illustrations Throughout, Ages 7 and up < BR>.
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