Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars by Patrick Moore (1988, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-100521368669

ISBN-139780521368667

eBay Product ID (ePID)899036

Product Key Features

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameExploring the Night Sky with Binoculars

SubjectSky Observation, Astronomy

Publication Year1988

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaNature, Science

AuthorPatrick Moore

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight17 Oz

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal520/.22/3

SynopsisProviding details of all of the most fascinating objects in a clear night sky, this guide describes how binoculars can be an excellent and simple tool for astronomical observation. Patrick Moore explains the rudiments of astronomy and the selection of suitable binoculars before discussing in detail the array of beautiful astronomical objects that await the binocular observer--stars, clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. The book charts the night sky season by season and supplies a detailed map presentation of all the constellations. In addition, the reader learns about the sun, moon, planets and shooting stars. The generous illustrations were prepared by the artist Paul Doherty, who worked in close collaboration with the author., This book describes bow the owner of binoculars can use them for astronomical observation. A full description of the 'binocular sky' is given, with details of all the most interesting objects. On a clear dark night, with a myriad stars shining down, the jewelled beauty and the unimaginable immensity of our universe is awe-inspiring. Some people make the investment that is required to buy a telescope, but for many others, stargazing through binoculars can be just as rewarding and may lead to a deep interest and lifelong hobby! Patrick Moore has painstakingly researched this book to cater for such people. He carefully explains the rudiments of astronomy and the selection of suitable binoculars before discussing in more detail the array of beautiful astronomical objects that await the binocular observer - stars, clusters, nebulae and galaxies. The night sky that is seen by observers in both northern and southern hemispheres is charted season by season before a detailed presentation is made, with maps, of all the constellations. The use of binoculars for observing the sun, the Moon, the planets, comets and shooting stars is then described. The illustrations throughout have been prepared by the artist Paul Doherty working in close collaboration with the author.