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Philip's Stargazing with Mark Thompson

Author : Mark Thompson (Astronomer)
Publisher : Philip's
ISBN 13 : 9781849073134
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (731 download)

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Download or read book Philip's Stargazing with Mark Thompson written by Mark Thompson (Astronomer) and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's Stargazing With Mark Thompson provides the perfect introduction to the fascinating hobby of astronomy for beginners, written by TV's favourite astronomer. With 30 years' experience in observational astronomy and helping hundreds of newcomers get started in their new hobby, Mark Thompson takes everything he has learned and leads his readers skilfully through their early stargazing experiences in this brand-new book - Philip's Stargazing With Mark Thompson. He provides a wealth of knowledge, with valuable hints and tips to aid beginners in their first steps in astronomy. Not only does Mark demonstrate great observational techniques and how to find the brighter objects in the sky, but he guides his readers through the important steps of choosing and using a telescope. This is a book that will not only act as a guide to the novice astronomer but, by drawing on Mark's own experiences, will be a companion to share in the wonders of the night sky.

Philip's Stargazing With Mark Thompson

Author : Mark Thompson
Publisher : Philip's
ISBN 13 : 1849073805
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Philip's Stargazing With Mark Thompson written by Mark Thompson and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's Stargazing With Mark Thompson provides the perfect introduction to the fascinating hobby of astronomy for beginners, written by TV's favourite astronomer. With 30 years' experience in observational astronomy and helping hundreds of newcomers get started in their new hobby, Mark Thompson takes everything he has learned and leads his readers skilfully through their early stargazing experiences in this brand-new book - Philip's Stargazing With Mark Thompson. He provides a wealth of knowledge, with valuable hints and tips to aid beginners in their first steps in astronomy. Not only does Mark demonstrate great observational techniques and how to find the brighter objects in the sky, but he guides his readers through the important steps of choosing and using a telescope. This is a book that will not only act as a guide to the novice astronomer but, by drawing on Mark's own experiences, will be a companion to share in the wonders of the night sky.

Philip's Astrophotography With Mark Thompson

Author : Mark Thompson
Publisher : Philip's
ISBN 13 : 184907383X
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Philip's Astrophotography With Mark Thompson written by Mark Thompson and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's Astrophotography With Mark Thompson is an essential guide for anyone wishing to photograph or image the stars and planets, written by TV's favourite astronomer. For many people, looking at the sky is not enough and they would love to try and capture what they can see. Until a few years ago, capturing astronomical images was fraught with many challenges, but with the development of digital cameras replacing film, things have become much easier and great astronomical images are now within the reach of even the most novice stargazer. Mark Thompson has spent many years capturing the beauty of the night sky, first with film and now with the digital camera, and has discovered and overcome many of the pitfalls. This book takes the reader on a journey through the world of capturing astronomical images from using the humble mobile phone to specialist cameras, brought to life with Mark's personal experiences and many of his own astronomical images.

Philip's Astrophotography with Mark Thompson

Author : Mark Thompson (Astronomer)
Publisher : Philip's
ISBN 13 : 9781849073141
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (731 download)

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Download or read book Philip's Astrophotography with Mark Thompson written by Mark Thompson (Astronomer) and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's Astrophotography With Mark Thompson is an essential guide for anyone wishing to photograph or image the stars and planets, written by TV's favourite astronomer. For many people, looking at the sky is not enough and they would love to try and capture what they can see. Until a few years ago, capturing astronomical images was fraught with many challenges, but with the development of digital cameras replacing film, things have become much easier and great astronomical images are now within the reach of even the most novice stargazer. Mark Thompson has spent many years capturing the beauty of the night sky, first with film and now with the digital camera, and has discovered and overcome many of the pitfalls. This book takes the reader on a journey through the world of capturing astronomical images from using the humble mobile phone to specialist cameras, brought to life with Mark's personal experiences and many of his own astronomical images.

A Down to Earth Guide to the Cosmos

Author : Mark Thompson
Publisher : Corgi
ISBN 13 : 9780552170390
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book A Down to Earth Guide to the Cosmos written by Mark Thompson and published by Corgi. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the night sky for stargazers and amateur astronomers of all ages, from Stargazing LIVE presenter Mark Thompson. To the beginner, the star-filled night sky can seem mysterious and unfathomable. But with this book as a guide the awesome nature of the Cosmos is brought down to Earth. Over the course of twelve chapters Mark Thompson, one of the presenters on BBC One's Stargazing Live and the resident astronomer on ITV's The Alan Titchmarsh Show, will take you on a journey through space, tackling the key concepts of astronomy and unlocking the secrets of the sky. From the origins of our Universe to the ever evolving techniques used to explore deep space, A Down to Earth Guide to the Cosmos traces the journey of galactic discovery that has obsessed mankind for thousands of years. Accompanying the narrative, a series of monthly sky guides focus on the astronomical highlights visible at each given time of year, with handy charts to show you exactly what to look for and how to navigate around the sky at night. As fascinating as it is accessible, A Down to Earth Guide to the Cosmos is a must for anyone who gazes up and wishes they knew more about the final frontier.

A Space Traveller's Guide To The Solar System

Author : Mark Thompson
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1448171652
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book A Space Traveller's Guide To The Solar System written by Mark Thompson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamt of being an astronaut, travelling through the universe on your very own space mission? What would it be like to tour the Solar System, visiting the Sun and the planets, taking in everything from moons to asteroid belts along the way? What would you see, and how would you feel? What would you eat? How would you navigate and produce fuel? How would you survive? On this epic voyage of discovery, astronomer Mark Thompson takes you on that journey. From how to prepare for take-off and the experience of leaving Earth’s atmosphere, to the reality of living in the confines of a spaceship and the strange sensation of weightlessness, this is an adventure like no other. Suit up, strap in and enjoy the ride.

Rocketing Into Space

Author : Mark Thompson
Publisher : Wayland
ISBN 13 : 9781526308108
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Rocketing Into Space written by Mark Thompson and published by Wayland. This book was released on 2019-02-14 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine building a rocket and blasting off into space! But to really do that you'll need to apply a fair bit of science. This book has twelve scientific investigations to help you understand why gravity matters, and how to power a rocket and land safely back on Earth. Discover why rockets are rocket-shaped and what happens when you create a chemical reaction - and lots, lots more! Space Science is the ultimate series for the astronomers and astronauts of the future. It delves into loads of intriguing 'how', 'what', and 'why' facts about the night sky. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and use readily-available materials that won't break the bank! Authored by Mark Thompson - a brilliant astronomer and television and radio presenter - who brings a fresh approach to the exploration and understanding of the Solar System ... and beyond! This book is part of the Space Science series, which covers key areas of the science curriculum, such as forces, materials and matter, light, rocks, chemical reactions, recycling and waste, magnets, solar power, gravity, distance, maps and constellations. For readers aged 9+

Philip's Planisphere (Latitude 51. 5 North)

Author : Philip'S Maps
Publisher : Philip's
ISBN 13 : 9781849074858
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Philip's Planisphere (Latitude 51. 5 North) written by Philip'S Maps and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first thing that every stargazer needs - an hour-by-hour and night-by-night moveable map of the stars 'A really useful bit of kit...a map of the night sky for any time of the year' Mark Thompson, TV Astronomer on BBC Stargazing Live · Just turn the disc and 'dial up' tonight's night sky · Accurate sky map for every hour of every night 24/7/365 · Simple and fun to use for beginners - and an essential tool for experienced astronomers · All the stars and constellations down to magnitude 5 (visible with the naked eye) · Planet Tracker for the major visible planets · Full instructions and hints on exploring the skies by season · Suitable for UK, Ireland, Northern Europe, Canada and Northern USA (51.5N plus or minus 10 degrees)

Philip's Planisphere (Latitude 51. 5 North)

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Publisher : Philip's
ISBN 13 : 9781849071888
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (718 download)

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Download or read book Philip's Planisphere (Latitude 51. 5 North) written by and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2012-01-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invaluable for both beginners and advanced observers, Philip's Planisphere (Latitude 51.5 North) is a practical hour-by-hour tracker of the stars and constellations, designed for use anywhere in Britain and Ireland, Northern Europe, Northern USA and Canada. Turn the oval panel to the required date and time to reveal the whole sky visible from your location.The map, by the well-known celestial cartographer Wil Tirion, shows stars down to magnitude 5, plus several deep-sky objects, such as the Pleiades, the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and the Orion Nebula (M42). Because the planets move round the Sun, their positions in the sky are constantly changing and they cannot be marked permanently on the map; however, the back of the planisphere has tables giving the positions of Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn for every month until 2020.The planisphere is supplied in a full-colour wallet that contains illustrated step-by-step instructions for how to use the planisphere, how to locate planets, and how to work out the time of sunrise or sunset for any day of the year. It explains all the details that can be seen on the map - the magnitudes of stars, the ecliptic and the celestial coordinates. In addition, the section 'Exploring the skies, season by season' introduces the novice astronomer to the principal celestial objects visible at different times of the year. Major constellations are used as signposts to navigate the night sky, locating hard-to-find stars and some fascinating deep-sky objects. The movement of the stars is also explained.

Philip?'s Glow-In-the-Dark Planisphe

Author : Philip?'s Maps
Publisher : Philip's
ISBN 13 : 9781849074841
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Philip?'s Glow-In-the-Dark Planisphe written by Philip?'s Maps and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · A really useful bit of kit...a map of the night sky for any time of the year' Mark Thompson, TV Astronomer on BBC Stargazing Live · The fun and practical way to discover the stars and constellations · The Planisphere you can use outside without a torch. Just put it under a lamp indoors and it lights up in the dark · Dial up today's time and date - and the oval disc reveals the night sky for every night of the year · All the stars and constellations down to magnitude 5 (visible with the naked eye) · Planet Tracker for the major visible planets · Full instructions and hints on exploring the skies by season · Suitable for UK, Ireland, Northern Europe, Canada and Northern USA (51.5N plus or minus 10 degrees)

Mark Thompson

Author : Mark Thompson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Mark Thompson written by Mark Thompson and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Mark Thompson

Author : Mark Thompson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
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Philip's 2020 Stargazing Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland

Author : Heather Couper
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1849075379
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Philip's 2020 Stargazing Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland written by Heather Couper and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I WILL CONTINUE TO ENJOY STARGAZING AS THE MONTHS GO BY" Helen Sharman, astronaut "VERY USEFUL INDEED" Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter "IF YOU BUY JUST ONE GUIDE... YOU WON'T DO BETTER THAN THIS" BBC Sky at Night Magazine Philip's Month-by-Month Stargazing 2020 is the new, bestselling and most-up-to-date guide for Stargazers in Britain and Ireland. The new 2020 edition has been completely revised to make it even more essential for exploring the night skies - making the night sky accessible to beginners and experts alike. · 12 month-by-month Night Sky Maps for year-round stargazing · Monthly Calendar of moon phases and special events in 2020 · Planet Watch: the best viewing days for planets in 2020 · Dark Sky Map of the UK - find the darkest skies · How to photograph the night skies - with cameras and smartphones · The major astronomical events of 2020 · Month-by-month Top 20 Sky Sights 2020 · Plus new, illustrated Jargon Buster Plus: · Expert advice on what to see each month from Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest, Philip's internationally renowned authors. · The Solar System 2020 explains the movement of the planets, with particular attention paid to their positions in 2020. Solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers and comets are also described. · Expert Robin Scagell's Equipment Review looks at the pros and cons of Stargazing with reflector or refractor telescopes. · And all superbly illustrated with photographs taken by the best amateur photographers illustrating the night skies. About the Authors Philip's Stargazing Month by Month 2020 is written by two of the UK's best-known and respected astronomers. Prof. Heather Couper and Prof. Nigel Henbest are qualified astrophysicists, dedicated to sharing their love of the cosmos to everyone. They work in TV and radio broadcasting, international presentations, and have written over fifty popular books between them.

Heritage Sites of Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy in the Context of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention

Author : Clive L. N. Ruggles
Publisher : Ocarina Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Heritage Sites of Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy in the Context of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention written by Clive L. N. Ruggles and published by Ocarina Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Thematic Study is a joint venture between ICOMOS, the advisory body to UNESCO on cultural sites, and the International Astronomical Union. It presents an overall vision on astronomical heritage, attempts to identify what constitutes "outstanding universal significance to humankind" in relation to astronomy, and identifies broad issues that could arise in the assessment of cultural properties relating to astronomy. This is the first Thematic Study in any field of science heritage. It is elaborated using examples of properties from around the world, including some already on the World Heritage List or national Tentative Lists. The subject matter ranges from early prehistory to modern astrophysics and space heritage, and also prominently includes dark sky issues and modern observatory sites. An e-version of the Thematic Study was published in June 2010 in time to be presented to the 2010 meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee, where it was duly approved. It has been circulated officially by the WHC to all of UNESCO's National Commissions. This full-colour paperback edition with some updates, and reformatted to new ICOMOS standards, was published in 2011 and is now offered for public sale.

The Spell of the Sensuous

Author : David Abram
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307830551
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book The Spell of the Sensuous written by David Abram and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-10-17 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the International Lannan Literary Award for Nonfiction Animal tracks, word magic, the speech of stones, the power of letters, and the taste of the wind all figure prominently in this intellectual tour de force that returns us to our senses and to the sensuous terrain that sustains us. This major work of ecological philosophy startles the senses out of habitual ways of perception. For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patters) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity with the natural world? What will it take for us to recover a sustaining relation with the breathing earth? In The Spell of the Sensuous David Abram draws on sources as diverse as the philosophy of Merleau-Ponty, Balinese shamanism, Apache storytelling, and his own experience as an accomplished sleight-of-hand of magician to reveal the subtle dependence of human cognition on the natural environment. He explores the character of perception and excavates the sensual foundations of language, which--even at its most abstract--echoes the calls and cries of the earth. On every page of this lyrical work, Abram weaves his arguments with a passion, a precision, and an intellectual daring that recall such writers as Loren Eisleley, Annie Dillard, and Barry Lopez.

Photography Night Sky

Author : Jennifer Wu
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781594858383
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (583 download)

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Download or read book Photography Night Sky written by Jennifer Wu and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional tips and tricks for capturing those stunning night-time shots that have so far eluded you.

Astrophotography

Author : Thierry Legault
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 149201561X
Total Pages : 740 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Astrophotography written by Thierry Legault and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's photographic equipment allows amateurs to take pictures of the stars that far surpass images taken just a few decades ago by even the largest observatories-and this book will teach you how. Author and world-renowned astrophotographer Thierry Legault teaches the art and techniques of astrophotography: from simple camera-on-tripod night-scene imaging of constellations, star trails, eclipses, artificial satellites, and polar auroras to more intensive astrophotography using specialized equipment for lunar, planetary, solar, and deep-sky imaging. Legault shares advice on equipment and guides you through techniques to capture and process your images to achieve spectacular results. Astrophotography provides the most thorough treatment of the topic available. This large-format, richly illustrated book is intended for all sky enthusiasts-newcomers and veterans alike. Learn how to: Select the most useful equipment: cameras, adapters, filters, focal reducers/extenders, field correctors, and guide telescopes Set up your camera (digital, video, or CCD) and your lens or telescope for optimal results Plan your observing sessions Mount the camera on your telescope and focus it for razor-sharp images Polar-align your equatorial mount and improve tracking for pin-point star images Make celestial time-lapse videos Calculate the shooting parameters: focal length and ratio, field of view, exposure time, etc. Combine multiples exposures to reveal faint galaxies, nebulae details, elusive planetary structures, and tiny lunar craters Adjust contrast, brightness, light curves, and colors Postprocess your images to fix defects such as vignetting, dust shadows, hot pixels, uneven background, and noise Identify problems with your images and improve your results