A solid guide for a beginner and an intermediate sky observer - practical tips, sky maps, a guide to the most important objects in the sky and much, much more!

People who start astronomical observations, whether they are unarmed, or through binoculars or telescopes always need substantive support. Astronomy for beginners is a very good guide for people looking for help in observing the night sky. It discusses basic issues in a transparent and elementary way.

Topics tackled (selection of the most important)

• the movement of the Earth, time, season
• preparation for observation - time, place
• learning constellations, winter, spring, summer and autumn sky
• observations and phenomena related to the Moon
• solar observation techniques
• planet observations
• observations of deep sky objects
• observation of meteoric swarms, artificial satellites, comets
• optical instruments - binoculars, telescopes, the basics of theory and practical advice
• astronomical installations and their setting
• astrophotography with a camera, webcam, CCD cameras
• digital photo processing in astrophotography
• sky maps

Additional information

Publisher: "DELTA WZ" Publication year: 2010
Format: 170 x 210 mm
Coverage: 200 pages
Binding: soft
Colorful illustrations: yes
Weight: 565 g
ISBN: 978837175749