{"product_id":"stargazing-for-dummies-paperback-1","title":"Stargazing for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Owens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReach for the stars\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStargazing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers you the chance to explore the night sky, providing a detailed guide to the main constellations and also offering advice on viewing other night sky objects such as planets and nebulae. It's a great introduction to a fun new hobby, and even provides a fun way to get the kids outside while doing something educational \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives you an introduction to looking at the sky with binoculars or a telescope\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers advice on photographing the night sky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWithout needing to get your head around mind-bending theories, you can take part in some practical physics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for easy-to-follow guidance on getting to know the night sky, \u003ci\u003eStargazing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Navigate the night sky with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Identify key constellations and night-sky objects, wherever you are in the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Take your first steps toward night-sky photography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fun, easy way to get into stargazing and start navigating the stars and planets - right away!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't need a degree in astrophysics to plumb the mysteries of the universe, and this book proves it. \u003ci\u003eStargazing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e makes navigating the stars easy. From finding your way around our solar system to hunting for elusive deep-space objects, this book provides everything you need to get started on your journey through the cosmos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eMeet the neighbours\u003c\/b\u003e - get to know the celestial neighbourhood, from the Moon and Venus to Orion and the Seven Sisters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003ePeek into the private lives of stars\u003c\/b\u003e - learn the basic science of stars, such as what they're made of, the different types, how many there are, distances between them and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eMagnify the magnificent\u003c\/b\u003e - learn about binoculars and various types of telescopes, how to buy them and how to use them to see farther into the cosmos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eConnect the dots\u003c\/b\u003e - learn how to recognise constellations and tell the difference between near stars, distant galaxies, globular clusters and nebulae\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eVenture forth into the Cosmos\u003c\/b\u003e - using detailed illustrations you'll confidently navigate the stars as seen in different seasons in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Instructions on finding your way around the night sky with the naked eye\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A guide to buying a pair of binoculars or a telescope\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Tips for identifying key constellations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Astronomy and astrophysics basics made easy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The low-down on photographing stars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Detailed illustrations for all the major constellations in both hemispheres\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Owens\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance science writer and presenter with a passion for astronomy. He has been the recipient of the 'Campaign for Dark Skies' Award for Dark Sky Preservation, and he was nominated for the Arthur C. 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