Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars Fourth edition
Patrick Moore Price: AUD$37.95
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On a starry night, the beauty and immensity of our universe is awe-inspiring. Patrick Moore has painstakingly researched Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars to describe this rewarding hobby. He explains the basics of astronomy, the selection of binoculars, and the stars, nebulas and galaxies awaiting the observer. Detailed seasonal constellation maps from both hemispheres, with material on the Sun, Moon, planets, comets and meteors are included. Beautifully illustrated, this handbook will help and encourage casual and serious observers alike.
Contents Preface to the third edition; 1. The night sky; 2. Binoculars of many kinds; 3. Among the stars; 4. Double stars and variable stars; 5. Clusters, nebulae and galaxies; 6. Stars of the seasons; 7. The constellations; 8. The sun and its eclipses; 9. Lunar landscapes; 10. The planets; 11. Comets and shooting stars; 12. Summing-up; Appendices; Bibliography; A note on metrication.
Key Features
The author, Patrick Moore, is Britain's best known astronomer
New edition of an extremely successful and well known book
Includes many beautiful illustrations
From reviews of previous editions: ` ... this has been the introduction to the night sky that I´ve recommended more than any other ... If you know of someone whose enthusiasm for the night sky has been inspired ... I can think of no better gift than a pair of binoculars and a copy of this excellent book.´ Brian Kelly, The Observatory
