50 things to see with a telescope : a young stargazer's guide / John A. Read.
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- 1459505360
- Fifty things to see with a telescope
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 520 R283 | Available | 33111010666788 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 520 R283 | Available | 33111010547152 | ||||
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Northport Library | Children's NonFiction | 520 R283 | Available | 33111009851581 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book explains everything needed to jumpstart a journey in astronomy. Readers will learn how to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes. Colorful images of the sky both as seen by the naked eye and detailed views from a telescope will aid in exploration.
Many fascinating cosmic objects can be easily spotted with the help of this book including beautiful Cassiopeia, regal Leo, the plentiful Kemble's Cascade, the explosiveCrab Nebula, and the rings of Saturn!
This easy-to-read, illustrated reference book will enrich every young person's experience of the skies above.
"John A. Read covers everything needed to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes and images of the sky both as seen by the naked eye and detailed views from a telescope. Many fascinating cosmic objects can be easily spotted with the help of this book including beautiful Cassiopeia, regal Leo, the plentiful Kemble's Cascade, the explosive Crab Nebula, the rings of Saturn - even the moon! This easy to read, fully illustrated reference book will enrich every young person's experience of the skies above."-- Provided by publisher.
Year-round objects -- Winter objects -- Spring objects -- Summer objects -- Autumn objects -- Other objects.