{"product_id":"practical-astronomy-storm-dunlop-9781770851436","title":"Practical Astronomy","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAttractive, clearly written and includes all that a beginner would need to know to get started.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Popular Astronomy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eA concise, illustrated guidebook for amateur astronomers.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Astronomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e covers all the basics amateur astronomers need to know. It explains how to observe, whether with the naked eye, binoculars or a small telescope, and where and when to look. Aspiring astronomers will be able to get outside right away by finding constellations and visible planets before locating more challenging phenomena. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull coverage of comets, planets, major stars, constellations, nebulae, the Milky Way and other galaxies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best of the new telescopes and accessories for beginning astronomers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanetary and solar eclipse tables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpectacular color photographs and clear and informative diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStar charts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaps by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe latest images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Astronomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is organized in two parts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart 1 Beginning Astronomy\u003c\/b\u003e explains how to navigate the sky by \"constellation-hopping,\" how to use star maps and planispheres, and how to record observations with drawings and photographs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart 2 Exploring the Sky\u003c\/b\u003e looks in more detail at all the objects the amateur can view, from aurorae and meteors (shooting stars) to the Moon, Sun, planets and comets, and beyond to stars, nebulae, the Milky Way and other galaxies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Astronomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is an ideal astronomy how-to manual for beginners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Storm Dunlop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1770851437\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770851436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/27\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 4.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Storm Dunlop","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44450199896319,"sku":"9781770851436","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ea03b663-bdeb-47f9-ab61-b0ec1f4147ba.jpg?v=1698503369","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/practical-astronomy-storm-dunlop-9781770851436","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}