Philip's stargazing with Mark Thompson
Publisher: Philip's
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781849073134
Subjects: Astronomy; Observers' manuals
Other titles: Stargazing with Mark Thompson
Description: "Mark Thompson has spent 30 years observing the night sky and has introduced many newcomers to the ... hobby of astronomy. [Here], he describes his stargazing experiences and shares a wealth of practical knowledge, together with many valuable hints and tips. Not only does [he] demonstrate ... observational techniques and how to find the brighter objects in the sky, but he also details the important steps of choosing and using a telescope, with advice on the most useful accessories to have."--Back cover.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: 1. The basics (Mark's stargazing quick-start guide); title: 2. What you can see (Spring sky in the Northern Hemisphere ; Summer sky in the Northern Hemisphere ; Autumn sky in the Northern Hemisphere ; Winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere ; Mark's top ten astronomical targets ; Other things to look for); title: 3. Choosing equipment; title: 4. using astronomical equipment: the easy way; title: 5. Astronomical accessories (Essential accessories); title: 6. Advanced amateur astronomy (Useful organisations ; How to take stunning star trail images); title: 7. Introducing the Universe; title: Appendix: List of constellation names.