The Amateur Astronomer's Introduction to the Celestial Sphere
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: July 3, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780521671231
Subjects: Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods; Popular astronomy; Science; Science/Mathematics; Astronomy - General; Science / Astronomy; Celestial sphere; Observers' manuals
First sentence: A dark, clear evening sky is one of the most alluring sights - inciting wonder and sparking the imagination.
Description: "This introduction to the night sky is for amateur astronomers who desire a deeper understanding of the principles and observations of naked-eye-astronomy. It covers topics such as terrestrial and astronomical coordinate systems, stars, and constellations; the relative motions of the sky, Sun, Moon, and Earth; leading to an understanding of the seasons, phases of the Moon, and eclipses. Topics are discussed and compared for observers located in both the northern and southern hemispheres."--Jacket.