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Visual Astronomy - A Guide to Understanding the Night Sky (Paperback)
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Visual Astronomy - A Guide to Understanding the Night Sky (Paperback)
Series: IOP Concise Physics
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Visual Astronomy introduces the basics of observational astronomy,
a fundamentally limitless opportunity to learn about the universe
with your unaided eyes or with tools such as binoculars,
telescopes, or cameras. The book explains the essentials of time
and coordinate systems and their use in basic observations of the
night sky. Readers will learn how to use widely accessible
resources to determine what is visible (and when it is visible)
from their particular location. Distinct attention is paid to the
dependence of the appearance and motion on the observer's location,
by extending the discussion to include various latitudes in both
the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This approach provides a
better understanding of the night sky and makes the material more
interesting and relevant around the world, not just in North
America. You don't need any mathematical skill or technical
knowledge to quickly grasp the concepts of basic astronomy, nor do
you need expensive equipment to look up at the night sky and
understand what you see. If you do have or can access a telescope,
Visual Astronomy will teach you the fundamentals of its use and how
to get the best views possible. Links to major telescope facilities
around the world; current and past space missions; links to free
sky simulation applications; and ideas for observation projects
make this an excellent learning tool for the new hobbyist or for
teachers who wish to show their students why visual astronomy is a
lifetime love for millions.
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