See It with a Small Telescope: 101 Cosmic Wonders Including Planets, Moons, Comets, Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters and More
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- Condition
- New
- Dimensions
- 7.55 x 0.7 x 9.3 in
- Weight
- 1.15 lb
- Publisher
- Ulysses Press
- Publication date
- December 26, 2017
- Edition
- 1st
- Language
- English
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Have Fun Exploring the Stars with Close-up Views of Space Objects Right from Your Own Backyard Take the mystery and struggle out of discovering new worlds. With hands-on tips, tricks and instructions, this book allows you to unleash the full power of your small telescope and view amazing space objects right from your own backyard, including: • Saturn’s Rings • Jupiter’s Moons • Apollo 11's Landing Site • Orion Nebula • Andromeda Galaxy • Polaris Double Star • Pegasus Globular Cluster • And much, much more! Read more
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| Publisher | Ulysses Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | December 26, 2017 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 208 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1612437567 |
| ISBN-13 | 69 |
| Item Weight | 1.15 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.55 x 0.7 x 9.3 inches |
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Pull out your telescope!
Format: Paperback
I have always loved looking at the stars. They are beautiful and amazing. I had a telescope as a kid and when I came across this book I thought it was time to buy another. The author really put together a cool book that is informative and easy to understand. Everything you need to find your stars in this book (minus the telescope of course). You are given the constellation, proper magnitude, coordinates, best season to see, and what stars might be nearby if you're searching by proximity.I also love the star maps. Gives you extra help to find what you need.What are you looking for? The moon? Mars? The Crab Nebula? The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy? Betelgeuse? They're all in here. My favorite part in this book is the star cluster. I have been able to spot stars with and without the telescope. I am excited to get a better telescope and really explore the infinite abyss.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017 by AwesomeBEA
The intro was super helpful, as a novice
Format: Paperback
This book is AMAAAAZING. I mean, obviously because it involves space but the book itself, is really a solid find. It is a weird shape book, making it hard for my bookcase and type A personality, but I got over it and so should you. What is so spectcular about this book is that it includes star maps for 90 different stars. Isn't that incredible? THe layout of the book is just mindblowing to be honest. The intro was super helpful, as a novice, I loved the quick start information about understanding the telescope, photographyand the sky itself. I love that you get the object type, constellation, magnitutde, coordinates and some other facts right of the bat. It made reading about each star easy and interesting. Having a little blurb about what made each star interesting is awesome - it allows you to have a better understanding about something out of this world. As an idiot with telescopes, it helps knowing how to find stars like the crab nebula. Knowing the constellation and what stars it's near to, helps tremendously. I cannot recommend this book enough! It's a great addition for any space nerd.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017 by Danie
Just the right level for novice with telescope
Format: Paperback
I compared several books for the new telescope owner and this one nailed the right content level for anyone after about 5th grade (including adults). Well organized, it clearly presents exactly the information needed without condescending cartoons and artwork that distracts. It was exactly what I was looking for. For a 6th grader with a first telescope who is interested but not committed, I also picked two others: "Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations" (interesting background topics) "50 Things to See on the Moon: A first-time stargazer's guide" (good details on Moon observing) I picked the above three books over the following that were also examined: "50 Things to see with a Telescope - Kids" Too glossy and scattered ... might be fun to read through, but not as helpful at the telescope. Free formatted white-on-black text wrapping around images made the presentation hard to follow. "Turn Left at Orion" Good resource for already-committed observers high school and above, but more mechanical and less context offered and it is not going to inspire a novice, young or old. "50 Things to See in the Sky" I like this and it almost made the cut for inspirational value, but the print is so tiny and faint, its a chore to read the good content. Not a fan of section headings like "Get High" either. "The Stars: A New Way to See them" A classic, but not immediately practical (or perhaps overwhelming) for a telescope session. Good fundamentals on dynamical astronomy toward the back ... high-school and above. "Exploring the Night Sky: The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners" General basic background information on astronomy, but not geared to looking at things. "National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky" Nice background information to read, though not for connecting with telescope.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2022 by Archimedes Tritium
Nice Intro
Format: Paperback
This book is from an enthusiast. It follows a simple format, and provided a fun & easy introduction to backyard astronomy. Since reading this one, I've purchased a couple of others that I found to be more detailed and educational, but this isn't a bad place to start.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019 by Michael Glaviano
Great beginner book!
Format: Paperback
I really love this book! My sister and I have had a telescope since we were little, and never really used it because we didn't know how to. So I got this book, and we've been able to find a lot more things than we could when we were younger! It's easy to use, and there are so many fun things to see. I like the star charts for each object, especially because they show how the objects relate. This book also has a lot of information about astronomy, in addition to telling you how to find different objects in the sky. If you're looking for a guide to help you learn how to use your telescope, I'd recommend this one. There's also a page on easy to find objects so you can learn the basics before you start!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017 by Gabi
The NIght Sky with a Small Telescope
Format: Paperback
This book is exactly what my children needed to get started on a summer (and hopefully, a lifetime) of exploring and enjoying the world of the night sky with their telescope. This book set up realistic expectations and contains practical information regarding using a small telescope successfully. It helped them understand the wonder of what they were viewing by reminding them that they are viewing objects whose light has taken possibly a million years to reach their eyes. That concept is so difficult to comprehend; it is good as a constant reminder. The author’s reminder to be patient was also important, for modern young people who don’t need to be patient for many things. The other way this book sets the reader up for success is information on how to read and use star charts (the night sky is moving – charts in a book are not) and some basic terminology to someone new to the field can communicate with others. Most appreciated is the magnitude scale, so people new to viewing won’t become frustrated trying to view something beyond the capability of your own small telescope. This book has everything needed to get started using a small telescope.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017 by Peter Hamblin
This is a beautiful book. It is easy to ready
Format: Paperback
This is a beautiful book. It is easy to ready. The illustrations are exceptionally large, clear and easy to follow. There are 101 cosmic wonders, which include planets, moons, comets, galaxies, nebulae, star cluster and other celestial objects. A large font is used so reading is a breeze. With the small telescope this book leads you on an adventure through the sky starting closest to Earth. The introduction gives guides and encouragement as the sky can be disorienting. The author emphasis patience in learning. Each object has a description of Type, Constellation, Apparent Magnitude, Coordinates, Season, and Diffuculty. This is a perfect gift for anyone with a small telescope or a companion gift with a telescope.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017 by Ann
An excellent companion for a telescope gift
Format: Paperback
This should be advertised as a package deal with any smaller telescope, because this book completely changed how I experience my small telescope! I didn't really know what I was looking for initially-- I like zooming in on the moon and I know a few constellations-- but most websites I tried were really just geared toward using the largest telescopes available on the market. Even when I found interesting things, I wouldn't know what they were called. Now, I can name and find a number of stars, several planets, and cool formations on the moon. It's made stargazing so much more fun. I'm looking forward now to being able to show my friends the same exciting things I'm coming across in my searches! The maps are especially helpful for this.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017 by Xan. Belzley