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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     Table of Contents     More Content       More by this author     Scagell, Robin.     Subjects     Astronomy -- Observers' manuals.     Planets -- Observers' manuals.     Stars -- Observers' manuals.     Constellations -- Observers' manuals.     Astronomy.     Binoculars.     Telescopes.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Scagell, Robin.       by title:      101 objects to see i...       by call number:      523 S278o     Search the Web     Scagell, Robin.     Astronomy -- Observers' manuals.     Planets -- Observers' manuals.     Stars -- Observers' manuals.     Constellations -- Observers' manuals.     Astronomy.     Binoculars.     Telescopes.       MARC Display

101 objects to see in the night sky / Robin Scagell. by Scagell, Robin. Firefly Books, 2014. Call #: 523 S278o Subjects Astronomy -- Observers' manuals.   Planets -- Observers' manuals.   Stars -- Observers' manuals.   Constellations -- Observers' manuals.   Astronomy.   Binoculars.   Telescopes. ISBN:  9781770853003 (pbk.) 1770853006 (pbk.) Alternate title:  One hundred one objects to see in the night sky One hundred and one objects to see in the night sky Description:  224 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm. Notes:  Includes index. Contents:  Things you need to know -- The Solar System -- Objects to look for in winter -- Objects to look for in spring -- Objects to look for in summer -- Objects to look for in autumn -- Star maps. Summary:  "A practical guide for identifying and observing 101 of the most fascinating and exciting sights in the northern night sky. Designed for newcomers to astronomy, the book explains what can be seen using the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. Astronomer Robin Scagell shows the novice astronomer where to look in the sky to see a particular object, or group of objects or sights. They may be a planet, its rings or satellites, a series of lunar craters, a constellation, asteroids, meteors, a nebula, galaxy or star cluster, for example. He describes the object in detail and gives observing tips to improve viewing skills. Informative "Where to find it" instructions and "What you'll see" explanations for each object give night sky viewers an extra hand, for example, using information from heavens-above.com to find when artificial Earth satellites pass over your location. A concise "fact file" is provided for each object. Organized by season -- winter, spring, summer, fall -- with an opening section on "things you need to know," such as marker objects (for example, Sirius, the brightest star in winter's night sky) and how to use them to search beyond. It also covers such topics as asteroids and dwarf planets, noctilucent clouds, northern lights, the International Space Station, sunspots, eclipses and much more. An ideal guide for astronomy novices"--Provided by publisher. Other authors:  Firefly Books (U.S.) Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status Due Date   Alderney Gate Public Library Adult Nonfiction 523 S278o Adult books Checked out Jul 17, 2024 Add Copy to MyList Cole Harbour Public Library Adult Nonfiction 523 S278o Adult books Checked in   Add Copy to MyList

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