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Collins Stargazer’s Bible

Your Illustrated Companion to the Night Sky
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The Stargazer’s Bible is the fifth title in this stunning and engaging series, and the perfect companion to The Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible. It is packed with absolutely everything you need to follow the progress of constellations, night sky events, and celestial facts. And the best part—it’s open to everyone, everywhere, for free. A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips from experts of the Royal Greenwich Observatory on charting lunar phases and celestial events, notable astronomical anniversaries and facts, the best equipment for stargazing and particular events for your location complete with maps, and much more, packaged into a beautiful, illustrative gift book. Never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world, go meteor-spotting, and track phases of the moon, constellations, and planetary events. Discover Dark Sky Sites and what we can learn from reducing light pollution. Get to know the Moon’s features and phases, constellations, comets, planetary bodies, eclipses, conjunctions, and more. Find out what you can see with the naked eye and the wider canvas of a telescope. With The Stargazer’s Bible, embrace the magnificent splendour of the rich tapestry of the skies above. CONTENTS How to Use This Book How to Stargaze Safely & Sustainably The Rules & Etiquette of Stargazing Brief Glossary Chapter 1: Stargazing through the Ages Chapter 2: Stargazing for Beginners Chapter 3: Stargazing Tools and Techniques Chapter 4: The Art of the Sky Index

Author Biography:

Ian Ridpath is an internationally renowned writer and editor. His works include the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and popular series of night sky guides for beginners, including The Collins Stars and Planets Guide and Collins Gem Stars. Ian is the recipient of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Klumpke-Roberts Award for outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy. Ian is based in London, UK. Mary McIntyre is an astronomer, astrophotographer, astronomy and space artist, astronomy communicator and author. With a life-long interest in astronomy, Mary is passionate about astronomy outreach and ensuring inclusion for all in the joy of stargazing. Mary is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a member of the British Astronomical Association, is on the council of the Society for Popular Astronomy and is involved with the Global Meteor Network. Rachel Federman is a writer, musician, and nonprofit consultant who has written over 20 books for adults and children, including The Mindful Gardener (Clarkson Potter, 2017) and Test Your Dog’s IQ (HarperCollins, 2016). She once saw three mermaids in the fountain at Washington Square Park in New York City. No one seemed to know how they got there.
Release date NZ
September 26th, 2024
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributor
  • Foreword by Stephen Maran
Illustrations
index
Pages
416
Dimensions
195x252x29
ISBN-13
9780008644246
Product ID
38267230

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