An edition of Philip's stargazing with Mark Thompson
(2014)
Philip's stargazing with Mark Thompson
by Thompson, Mark (Astronomer)
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"Mark Thompson has spent 30 years observing the night sky and has introduced many newcomers to the ... hobby of astronomy. [Here], he describes his stargazing experiences and shares a wealth of practical knowledge, together with many valuable hints and tips. Not only does [he] demonstrate ... observational techniques and how to find the brighter objects in the sky, but he also details the important steps of choosing and using a telescope, with advice on the most useful accessories to have."--Back cover.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
1. The basics (Mark's stargazing quick-start guide)
2. What you can see (Spring sky in the Northern Hemisphere ; Summer sky in the Northern Hemisphere ; Autumn sky in the Northern Hemisphere ; Winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere ; Mark's top ten astronomical targets ; Other things to look for)
3. Choosing equipment
4. using astronomical equipment: the easy way
5. Astronomical accessories (Essential accessories)
6. Advanced amateur astronomy (Useful organisations ; How to take stunning star trail images)
7. Introducing the Universe
Appendix: List of constellation names.
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