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The Backyard Stargazer's Bible

The Backyard Stargazer's Bible

Discover Constellations, Galaxies, Nebulae, Meteorites, and More

by Ian RidpathMary McIntyre and Rachel Federman
Hardback
Publication Date: 17/09/2024

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A comprehensive and eye-catching resource for backyard stargazers of all levels packed with absolutely everything you need to follow the progress of constellations, night sky events, and celestial facts.

Foreword by Dr. Stephen Maran

A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips from experts 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 Backyard Stargazer's Bible, you'll embrace the magnificent splendor of the rich tapestry of the skies above.

Also available:
The Beekeeper's Bible
The Botanical Bible
The Backyard Birdwatcher's Bible
The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible

ISBN:
9781419773884
9781419773884
Category:
Popular astronomy & space
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
17-09-2024
Language:
English
Publisher:
Abrams, Inc.
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
187.96x246.38mm
Ian Ridpath

Ian Ridpath is a full-time writer, broadcaster and lecturer on astronomy. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the Association of British Science Writers.

A former editor of Popular Astronomy, he is a regular contributor to Astronomy Now. Ian Ridpath's many books include Collins Guide to Stars and Planets, Gem Stars and The Monthly Sky Guide.

He is also the editor of the highly respected Norton's Star Atlas - a must-have publication for most practical astronomers - and the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy.

Rachel Federman

Rachel Federman is the author of Girl Drinks: 101 Cocktails for Every Occasion and Test Your Dog: The Dog IQ Test.

She is the lead singer and bassist for her band, Dimestore Scenario. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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