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Astronomy expert Tom Kerss offers complete advice from the ground up, introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps, explaining the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year. Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy...
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This collection of photographs illuminates the darkness of space in a whole new way. Images from the archives of NASA reveal the night sky's most extraordinary phenomena, from the radiant aurora borealis to awe-inspiring lunar eclipses. Science geeks, photography fans, and stargazers will pore over this earth's eye view of the cosmos. Each breathtaking photo is paired with an informative caption about the scientific phenomena it reveals and the technology...
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A360 Media, LLC
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For the beginning stargazer, just learning the phases of the moon or spotting the Big Dipper can transform a nightly dog walk into an experience and can soon have you eager to see even more. As the pages of this book show, there’s so much more: a dazzling gallery of constellations; eclipses, comets and meteor showers; and beyond that the deep-sky treasures of nebulae and galaxies. There’s the fierce brilliance of astronomy’s pioneers from
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Part of the Pocket Nature series, this petite volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations related to stars, space, and the universe.
In a cool palette with celestial illustrations, Stargazing is a must-have companion for amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and anyone looking to slow down and find time for contemplation.
In these pages, learn about features of the night sky, from the Milky Way...
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Stargazing Throughout the Seasons in the Northern Hemisphere is an excerpt from The Star Book that guides you through the night skies in the Northern Hemisphere, through wide-angle star charts. Looking at the main constellations, stars and celestial showpieces of the northern celestial sphere, beginning with constellations around the north pole and then taking a season by season view. Most northern constellations are as familiar to today's stargazers...
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Stargazing Throughout the Seasons in the Southern Hemisphere is an excerpt from The Star Book that guides you through the night skies in the Southern Hemisphere, through wide-angle star charts. Looking at the main constellations, stars and celestial showpieces of the southern celestial sphere, beginning with constellations around the south celestial pole and then taking a season by season view. Far southern stars had to wait until the early 17th century...
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See the night sky like you have never seen it before with this all-encompassing guide to astronomy. Learn all there is to know about the layout of the skies, the positions of the main constellations and the names of the brightest stars, so you can become a backyard astronomer in no time at all. With easy-to-use star charts, photographs and observational drawings of objects visible from both hemispheres, The Star Book will take your understanding and...
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Explore the mysteries of the night sky with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9
Scan the skies for 40 incredible sights with a book that shows budding scientists how to use a telescope for kids. You'll learn how to choose a telescope, set it up, and seek out the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere, from the Big Dipper to the Whirlpool Galaxy.
• Detailed visual guides-Illustrations of each star, planet, and more make them easier to...
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Lonely Planet Global Limited
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[2024]
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Embark on an adventure to see the stars with this inspiring guide that spotlights the world's best places to explore the night sky. Discover 100 spectacular sites including dark sky parks, observatories and wild mountains and experience the meditative wonder of stargazing - with essential travel tips so you can have the ultimate starry-eyed trip.
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Dark Horse Comics, LLC
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ElfQuest alumnus Sonny Strait returns at full force as artist and colorist, alongside storytellers Wendy and Richard Pini, with script, layouts, and an all new cover exclusive to this edition by Wendy Pini. Longtime fans and new readers alike will not want to miss this special offering of Stargazer's Hunt, released just in time to celebrate ElfQuest's 10-year-anniversary with Dark Horse Comics!When ElfQuest: The Final Quest concluded, it ended the...
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Idea and Design Work, LLC
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Following the climactic events of Season Two's finale, Jean-Luc and Seven of Nine launch an unsanctioned mission that sets the stage for the upcoming Season Three! When the Stargazer, under a new captain, mysteriously disappears, Jean-Luc Picard is once more compelled away from his chateau to confront the shadows of his past. Before his days on the Enterprise, a young Picard violated the Prime Directive for the greater good...and created an enemy...
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ElfQuest alumnus Sonny Strait returns at full force as artist and colorist, alongside storytellers Wendy and Richard Pini, with script, layouts, and an all new cover exclusive to this edition by Wendy Pini.
Longtime fans and new readers alike will not want to miss this special offering of Stargazer's Hunt, released just in time to celebrate ElfQuest's 10-year-anniversary with Dark Horse Comics!
When ElfQuest: The Final Quest concluded, it ended...
16) Stargazer
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When a young woman tries to revive the reputation of a forgotten astronomer, history threatens to repeat itself.
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Star Trek Picard Stargazer volume 1
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English
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Following the climactic events of Season Two's finale, Jean-Luc and Seven of Nine launch an unsanctioned mission that sets the stage for the upcoming Season Three! When the Stargazer, under a new captain, mysteriously disappears, Jean-Luc Picard is once more compelled away from his chateau to confront the shadows of his past. Before his days on the Enterprise, a young Picard violated the Prime Directive for the greater good...and created an enemy...
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All five bestselling novels in the Stargazer Ranch series together in one low priced set. Small-town cowboy heroes together with suspense-filled romance. WILDFIREShe's reckless and damaged.He's the only decent thing in her life.A deadly arson attack. Who'll be next?FIRELIGHTShe has everything to lose.His past is tearing him to pieces.Together they make an explosive combination.SNOWFALLShe's a helpless romantic.He's an enigmatic loner.Surviving the...
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Explore the night sky, identify stars, constellations, and even planets. Stargaze with a telescope, binoculars, or even the naked eye. Allow Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and PhD in astrophysics, to be a guide in examining the beauty of God's Creation. Lisle designed Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky for everyone, from young students to amateur astronomers. In it, readers will: Learn the best ways and optimal times to observe...
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