9780008644246
Brimming with full-colour photography and artwork, Collins Stargazer's Bible offers engaging tips on identifying stars, planetary bodies and celestial events, as well as discovering more about the history, technological advances and art of the night sky. With detailed star charts and constellation profiles, plus visual accounts of the planets, comets, galaxies and eclipses, readers will learn how to identify the phenomena of the night sky, the best equipment to use and how to care for it, as well as how to create stunning astrophotography and art, how to avoid light pollution and make the most of the sky above in urban and suburban surroundings, and how to be dark-sky and conservation advocates. Full of stunning illustrations and packed with practical advice and hands-on projects, Collins Stargazer's Bible is the ultimate guide for novice stargazers, eagers astronomers, budding astrophotographers and astrophysicists, nature-lovers and anyone seeking to learn more about the wonder of the night sky.
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