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This is the perfect beginner’s guide to astronomy for use in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. It discusses how to plan your stargazing and what you can see with your eyes, as well as how to choose binoculars and telescopes and what you can see using them. The book also offers seasonal star charts and constellation charts and gives readers specific objects to look for in the sky. This guide from Royal Observatory Greenwich provides all you need to know to get started in stargazing and discover the universe.

From the Publisher

The ideal introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect beginner’s manual to astronomy, introducing you to the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps.

The perfect companion to the one of the best-selling annual Guide to the Night Sky, astronomy experts Radmila Topalovic and Tom Kerss explain the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and key things to note on specific dates throughout the year.

With seasonal star charts, constellation charts and interesting facts about our Solar System, Stargazing is packed with useful information and guidance for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

This one of the best-selling guide bridges the gap between human curiousity and scientific expertise, allowing complete novices to understand our place in the cosmos and appreciate the extraordinary wonders of the night sky.

Written and endorsed by top astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, this book features: A complete introduction to the skies above us and how best to enjoy them Seasonal star charts, constellation charts and fun facts about our Solar System Top tips on how to spot and enjoy night sky events throughout the year Detailed illustrations by Wil Tirion

‘A perfect book for anyone looking to start a new hobby or simply have a better understanding of our Universe.’ – Firetrench

Where?
World Britain & Ireland World World World World

Coverage
Northern and Southern hemispheres Northern Hemisphere Northern and Southern hemispheres Northern and Southern hemispheres Northern and Southern hemispheres Northern and Southern hemispheres

Who is it for?
Astronomy photographers; amateur and seasoned astronomers; gifting Beginners, amateur and seasoned astronomers Beginners and amateur astronomers; gifting Beginners and amateur astronomers; gifting Astronomy photographers; amateur and seasoned astronomers; gifting Astronomy photographers; amateur and seasoned astronomers; gifting

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins UK; Illustrated edition (April 1, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0008196273
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008196271
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.5 x 5.8 x 8.2 inches