A galaxy of stars and planets is out there to be discovered and Collins Need to Know? Stargazing is the perfect introductory guide to exploring the night sky. It's easy-to-use and provides all the facts any skywatcher needs in a concise format. Full colour charts, photographs and illustrations show the planetary motions and offer information on astrological events, while detailed diagrams help to explain the movement across the sky and what stars are visible on any given day of the year. From the 'Zen of observing' to extraordinary phenomena, this book offers every stargazer, whether aspiring, amateur or experienced, a comprehensive look at the night sky. Contents include: / Introducing the sky / Binoculars and telescopes / The solar system / Deep space / Recording the skies / Star charts and celestial showpieces

Stargazing

RIDPATH, IAN

Grego, Peter

Collins

Collins Discover: Stargazing is your one-stop guide to seeing the universe
This user-friendly, authoritative resource includes full-color charts, easy-to-follow guidance, and illustrations showing you everything you need to see the night sky.
Inside you will find:
Choosing the right equipment Basic techniques Detailed star charts, diagrams, and maps Troubleshooting Resource section

Stargazing (Collins Discover)

Science & Math

Astronomy & Space Science

Harper Paperbacks

Collins Discover: The Universe is your one-stop guide to the Universe and how it works
This user-friendly, authoritative resource includes full-color charts, easy-to-follow guidance, and illustrations showing you everything you need to know about the history and science of the Universe. Topics include everything from the origin of the Moon to galaxies and space discovery. 
Inside you will find:
Accessible details and explanations Full-color illustrations and photographs Star types and their formation Glossary and resources for further reading and research

The Universe (Collins Discover)

Harper-perennial

Venus and Mercury have long been regarded as difficult targets for amateur observers, but advances in commercially-made telescopes have brought them within the skills of observers of only moderate experience. Peter Grego's fascinating book presents an up-to-date, detailed description of the history and geology of the so-called inferior planets, and provides the latest, most useful advice on observing and recording them with commercially-available telescopes and cameras. The book also offers a wealth of detailed practical information on every aspect of observing, from safely targeting the two planets, through visual observing, to sketching and electronic imaging.

Venus and Mercury, and How to Observe Them (Astronomers' Observing Guides)

Springer

SketchingtheSkies Suddenly and without warning, a new star appeared in the night sky, and everyone in the community was alarmed. Nobody could remember having seen its like before. Dazzling to look at, this unexpected intruder in the heavenly vault gave off a light that almost rivaled that of the full Moon, drowning out the familiar patterns of stars with its glare. The new star’s steady white light penetrated deep into the sacred cave, illuminating an age-old patchwork of intricately drawn pictographs; some of these depicted terrestrial objects and events, from mundane sketches of bison to vast and sweeping panoramic images of wild galloping horses. Other scenes showed celestial phenomena, such as the phases of the Moon and prominent asterisms, or star patterns. The next morning, accompanied by solemn chanting in which the entire c- munity participated, an elderly shaman entered the sacred cave by the light of a fiery brand and selected a suitable area upon which to depict the new star. Once the artwork was finished, the shaman reappeared at the cave entrance; he held out his arms wide to the slowly brightening morning skies and announced that the pow- ful magic of the new star had been captured and could now be used to ensure the continuing prosperity of his tribe.

Astronomical Cybersketching: Observational Drawing with PDAs and Tablet PCs (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)

That kind of look do you want in your garden -- showy summer colors, pastel borders, rhododendron glory? From classic formality to wetland foliage to windowboxes for a town home, these 25 great designs will offer something that's just right for your climate, landscape, and sense of beauty. For each type, you'll see how much maintenance is required, what site works best, and in which season it flourishes most brightly. A general guide to garden styles, choosing plants, and planting plans will get you started. Try a garden for wildlife, filled with a diverse selection of local trees, shrubs, and wildflowers; a subtly elegant Far Eastern look; a relaxed cottage garden in light shade, a foolproof family garden, herb and rose gardens, a prairie garden, and even one suitable for someone in a wheelchair!

25 Best Planting Plans

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Kingsbury, Noël

Long, Sharron

Gardening & Landscape Design

Ward Lock Ltd.

What's the likelihood of the impact on earth of debris from outer space? Even near misses can change our climate, while a major impact could be catastrophic, equivalent to that which caused the disappearance of the dinosaurs and the rise of mammalian mastery of the planet. In this fascinating survey of the great collisions and the dangerous close passes of recent and prehistoric times, you'll find detailed chronicles of the effect on our earth of comets, meteors, meteorites, meteor storms, shooting stars, cosmic famous fireballs, UFOs, and other phenomena.

Collision Earth!: The Threat from Outer Space : Meteorite and Comet Impacts

Blandford Pr

In 1609 Galileo first used his telescope to kick-start the science of observational astronomy. This book covers his life and achievements and shows how astronomy has developed since. It includes practical projects in which amateur astronomers can participate.

Galileo and 400 Years of Telescopic Astronomy (Astronomers' Universe)

Mannion, David

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 enjoyment of stargazing to the next level. Whether you use binoculars or a telescope, or even if you have no optical aid at all, there are enough celestial sights to keep anyone enthralled for a lifetime. The Star Book provides a quick and simple reference to the major stars and constellations, with easy-to-use star charts, finder charts, high-quality images and observational drawings covering the key stars viewable from all over the world. Author Peter Grego, also includes a brief introduction to the history of astronomy, an easy-to-follow explanation of the life-cycle of stars, from ignition to collapse, and information about deep sky objects such as nebulae and globular clusters. This fascinating, attractive and accessible book will become a trusted resource to make sense of the night skies, and is a wonderful gift for anyone with even a passing interest in astronomy.

The Star Book: How to Understand Astronomy

David&Charles

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Stargazing

Stargazing (Collins Discover)

The Universe (Collins Discover)

Venus and Mercury, and How to Observe Them (Astronomers' Observing Guides)

Venus and Mercury, and How to Observe Them (Astronomers' Observing Guides)

Astronomical Cybersketching: Observational Drawing with PDAs and Tablet PCs (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)

25 Best Planting Plans

Collision Earth!: The Threat from Outer Space : Meteorite and Comet Impacts

Galileo and 400 Years of Telescopic Astronomy (Astronomers' Universe)

The Star Book: How to Understand Astronomy