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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Artist
- Frydman, David
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Release Title
- Stargazing With Binoculars
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Inscribed
- No
- Colour
- N/A
- Vintage
- No
- Brand
- N/A
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Paperback / softback
- EAN
- 9781770853287
- ISBN
- 1770850430
- Personalized
- No
- Item Weight
- 10.9 Oz
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1770853286
ISBN-13
9781770853287
eBay Product ID (ePID)
175744326
Product Key Features
Edition
4
Book Title
Stargazing with Binoculars
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sky Observation, Optics, Astronomy
Publication Year
2014
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Technology & Engineering, Science
Book Series
Firefly Pocket Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
[Review of earlier edition:] A serious contender for the title of best all-around introduction to binocular astronomy., [Review of earlier edition:] What distinguishes this volume aren't the charts but rather the practical advice and clear instruction., This easy-to-follow guide tells you how to really see the stars, where to look and what you're actually looking at. It also offers practical tips on what equipment to purchase and how to use it to get the most of your new hobby, be it on the deck, dock or beach., [Review of earlier edition:] Astronomy is cooler than birdwatching and a lot less creepy than spying on your cottage neighbours. Get started with this beginner's guide, newly updated and revised., [Review of earlier edition:] This is a handy-dandy guide to heavenly viewing by using--what the authors dub--"the poor person's telescope." ....This 208-page book is packed with easy to use star maps, as well as a month-by-month guide to the best objects to study. So latch onto a copy of the practical guide and step outside for a sky full of enjoyment., This easy-to-follow guide tells you how to really see the stars, where to look and what you're actually looking at. It also offers practical tips on what equipment to purchase and how to use it to get the most of your new hobby, be it on the deck, dock or, [Review of earlier edition:] You don't need a fancy, expensive telescope to enjoy the twinkly treasures of the nighttime sky. This handy, compact guide offers practical advice on buying the right kind of binoculars for stargazing, dozens of charts and graphs, and a bounty of tips on observing -- and contemplating -- the moon, planets, comets, asteroids, nebulas and other celestial bodies that come out after the sun goes down.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
522
Edition Description
Revised edition
Table Of Content
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Learning the sky Chapter 3: The binocular observer's year Chapter 4: The Solar System Chapter 5: Choosing binoculars Chapter 6: Using Binoculars Appendix: Constellations Glossary Index
Synopsis
Reviews for the previous editions: Among the many good books on binocular astronomy, Stargazing with Binoculars stands out as one of the best. [Scagell and Frydman] pack an amazing amount of information into a volume that's clearly written, entertaining, attractive, and portable. --Sky and Telescope A serious contender for the title of best all-around introduction to binocular astronomy. --Sky and Telescope Stargazing with Binoculars is the ideal guide for newcomers to astronomy. The authors review the range of the latest binoculars on the market and provide advice on features to consider before making a purchase. Then they lead the beginner through the first steps of using binoculars to observe the night sky, describing what will be visible and how to find specific objects. This edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest binocular technology. Illustrated throughout and packed with handy tips and tricks, the book includes: How binoculars work and what to expect Buying for the first time and upgrading The wide range of binoculars available internationally Using different sizes of binoculars The effects of light pollution Observing the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novae, nebulae and galaxies Guidance for observing in the city and in the country Glossary of terms. Binoculars are portable and financially accessible, whereas a telescope can be costly and unwieldy. Even binoculars without bells and whistles will give the viewer an exciting look into the night sky. This introduction is the ideal guide in that pursuit.
LC Classification Number
QB63.S366 2014
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