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Book Synopsis Firefly Planisphere by : Firefly Books
Download or read book Firefly Planisphere written by Firefly Books and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and affordable 11 3/8" planisphere for locating night sky phenomena and stars in the Northern Hemisphere. The back describes star magnitudes and has Planetary Tables for 2007 to 2014 and comes with an instruction booklet.
Book Synopsis Firefly Planisphere: Latitude 42 Degrees North by : Not Available (NA)
Download or read book Firefly Planisphere: Latitude 42 Degrees North written by Not Available (NA) and published by . This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key on the back describes star magnitudes for finding stars from magnitude 0-1 (large) to 5 (small). Planetary tables provide at-a-glance coordinates for locating the brightest planets in the sky from 2010 until 2020 Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
Download or read book Firefly Planisphere written by Wil Tirion and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A valuable tool for both beginners and advanced stargazers, updated for use to 2022. Astronomy Forum called the Firefly Planisphere "a work of art [that] no amateur astronomer should be without." Charted by the month, day, hour and minute, it is quick, battery-free and weather-resistant. The stargazer needs only to turn the planisphere to align the current date and time. What the see-through panel reveals will match the view of the night sky. This edition of the Firefly Planisphere is updated for use to 2022. It shows the position of the stars for every night of the year. Icons that describe star magnitudes -- the larger the symbol, the brighter the star -- make it easy to locate specific stars. Stargazers will be able to locate planets, stars, constellations, globular clusters, nebulas, galaxies and other celestial wonders. Other features include: At-a-glance coordinates for locating the brightest objects in the sky Planetary tables to locate Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn Times of sunrise and sunset for each day Declination and right ascension scales The ecliptic path. The booklet provides accurate information on bright and faint stars, the Milky Way and deep-sky searching. Other topics include: Using the planisphere Finding planets, sunrise and sunset How to read a star map Learning the sky Exploring the skies, season by season. With its sturdy construction, smooth wheel rotation, easy-to-read booklet and protective pocket, the Firefly Planisphere is simply the handiest guide to the night sky for the amateur astronomer.
Book Synopsis Firefly Planisphere by : Robin Scagell
Download or read book Firefly Planisphere written by Robin Scagell and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Firefly Planisphere Deluxe by : Storm Dunlop
Download or read book Firefly Planisphere Deluxe written by Storm Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A professional-level tool for observing the night sky. The large 15 inch Firefly Planisphere Deluxe is a practical tool for accurately locating night sky phenomena at any time of the year. Constructed of sturdy plastic, simply turn the disks to line up the month and date, and the clear top panel reveals the actual positions of the stars. It is also useful for locating planets, stars, constellations, globular clusters, nebula and galaxies at any particular time. The planisphere is charted by the month, day, hour and minute, so it can be used to plan future viewings. The planisphere also calculates the time of sunrise and sunset for any specific day. An easy-to-read 24-page companion book describes how to adjust and use the planisphere. The book and planisphere are packaged in a convenient boxed set. The Firefly Planisphere Deluxe is an indispensable tool for astronomers of all ages.
Book Synopsis Philip's Planisphere (Latitude 51. 5 North) by :
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.
Download or read book NightWatch written by Terence Dickinson and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to viewing the universe.
Book Synopsis The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by : Terence Dickinson
Download or read book The Backyard Astronomer's Guide written by Terence Dickinson and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The touchstone for contemporary stargazers. This classic, groundbreaking guide has been the go-to field guide for both beginning and experienced amateur astronomers for nearly 30 years. The fourth edition brings Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer's invaluable manual completely up-to-date. Setting a new standard for astronomy guides, it will serve as the touchstone for the next generation of stargazers as well as longtime devotees. Technology and astronomical understanding are evolving at a breathtaking clip, and to reflect the latest information about observing techniques and equipment, this massively revised and expanded edition has been completely rebuilt (an additional 48 pages brings the page count to 416). Illustrated throughout with all-new photographs and star charts, this edition boasts a refreshed design and features five brand-new chapters, including three essential essays on binocular, telescope and Moon tours by renowned astronomy writer Ken Hewitt-White. With new content on naked-eye sky sights, LED lighting technology, WiFi-enabled telescopes and the latest advances in binoculars, telescopes and other astronomical gear, the fourth edition of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide is sure to become an indispensable reference for all levels of stargazers. New techniques for observing the Sun, the Moon and solar and lunar eclipses are an especially timely addition, given the upcoming solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024. Rounding out these impressive offerings are new sections on dark sky reserves, astro-tourism, modern astrophotography and cellphone astrophotography, making this book an enduring must-have guide for anyone looking to improve his or her astronomical viewing experience. The Backyard Astronomer's Guide also features a foreword by Dr. Sara Seager, a Canadian-American astrophysicist and planetary scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an internationally recognized expert in the search for exoplanets.
Book Synopsis Luna Cognita by : Robert A. Garfinkle
Download or read book Luna Cognita written by Robert A. Garfinkle and published by Springer. This book was released on 2020-03-13 with total page 1680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All three volumes sold as a combined set for a one-time purchase! This comprehensive three-volume set takes you on an incomparable journey of our closest celestial neighbor. Not since the golden age of 19th-century lunar guidebooks has one author managed to cover the Moon in such detail as this all-in-one handbook. Volume 1 begins with a section on the Moon’s place in human history, mythology and lore, before gravitating closer to the Moon itself through scientific sections on the Earth-Moon system, lunar motions and cycles. Following these are technical chapters on how to purchase, use and care for lunar observing and photography equipment. Techniques for observing the Moon (both with the naked eye and optical instruments) are detailed as the reader approaches the Moon’s surface on this visual tour-de-force. A close-up exploration of the Moon is the result. The “crater-hop” chapters in Volumes 1 and 2 discuss the physical aspects of the Moon’s features, offering brief biographical information on the person for whom the feature is named, as well as how each individual was involved in the development of science and selenography from ancient to modern times. Volume 3 contains a plethora of useful appendices that cover a range of topics, from catalogues of lunar features such as nearside lunar domes to a comprehensive list of publishers and observing organizations. Luna Cognita goes far beyond any recent work in both breadth and depth of coverage on the Moon. Written in an accessible, engaging manner for readers of all backgrounds and levels of expertise, this handbook is thus an invaluable resource for anybody who looks up at the glowing sphere in the night sky and wants to learn more about the “Known Moon.”
Book Synopsis Atlas of the Night Sky by : Storm Dunlop
Download or read book Atlas of the Night Sky written by Storm Dunlop and published by Crescent. This book was released on 1984 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete series of Northern and Southern Hemisphere Epoch 200.0 Star Maps, detailed analysis of the 88 constellations, moon maps, observing the planets, observing aurorae, meteors, and comets.
Book Synopsis The Cambridge Star Atlas by : Wil Tirion
Download or read book The Cambridge Star Atlas written by Wil Tirion and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-03-08 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Star Atlas covers the entire sky, both northern and southern latitudes, in an attractive format that is suitable for beginners and experienced astronomical observers. There is a series of monthly sky charts, followed by an atlas of the whole sky, arranged in 20 overlapping full colour charts. Each chart shows stars down to magnitude 6.5, together with about 900 non-stellar objects, such as clusters and galaxies, which can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope. There is a comprehensive map of the Moon's surface, showing craters and other named features. Wil Tirion is the world's foremost designer of astronomical maps. For this new edition he has devised improved versions of all the charts, and the text and star data have been completely revised based on the latest information. Clear, authoritative and easy-to-use, The Cambridge Star Atlas is an ideal reference atlas for sky watchers everywhere.
Book Synopsis Cultural Techniques by : Bernhard Siegert
Download or read book Cultural Techniques written by Bernhard Siegert and published by Fordham Univ Press. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a crucial shift within posthumanistic media studies, Bernhard Siegert dissolves the concept of media into a network of operations that reproduce, displace, process, and reflect the distinctions fundamental for a given culture. Cultural Techniques aims to forget our traditional understanding of media so as to redefine the concept through something more fundamental than the empiricist study of a medium’s individual or collective uses or of its cultural semantics or aesthetics. Rather, Siegert seeks to relocate media and culture on a level where the distinctions between object and performance, matter and form, human and nonhuman, sign and channel, the symbolic and the real are still in the process of becoming. The result is to turn ontology into a domain of all that is meant in German by the word Kultur. Cultural techniques comprise not only self-referential symbolic practices like reading, writing, counting, or image-making. The analysis of artifacts as cultural techniques emphasizes their ontological status as “in-betweens,” shifting from firstorder to second-order techniques, from the technical to the artistic, from object to sign, from the natural to the cultural, from the operational to the representational. Cultural Techniques ranges from seafaring, drafting, and eating to the production of the sign-signaldistinction in old and new media, to the reproduction of anthropological difference, to the study of trompe-l’oeils, grids, registers, and doors. Throughout, Siegert addresses fundamental questions of how ontological distinctions can be replaced by chains of operations that process those alleged ontological distinctions within the ontic. Grounding posthumanist theory both historically and technically, this book opens up a crucial dialogue between new German media theory and American postcybernetic discourses.
Book Synopsis Practical Astronomy by : Storm Dunlop
Download or read book Practical Astronomy written by Storm Dunlop and published by Firefly Pocket. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning astronomy -- Learning your way -- Astronomical equipment -- Star charts -- Recording observations -- Near-earth events -- The moon -- The sun -- Observing the planets -- Observing the outer planets -- The stars -- Deep-sky objects.
Book Synopsis Firefly Astronomy Dictionary by : John Woodruff
Download or read book Firefly Astronomy Dictionary written by John Woodruff and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reference guide to the major terms and theories used in astronomy, with over 1000 up-to-date entries, extensively cross-referenced, plus concise coverage of new developments in space exploration.
Book Synopsis Binocular Stargazing by : Mike D. Reynolds
Download or read book Binocular Stargazing written by Mike D. Reynolds and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many Stargazers Assume They Must Invest Hundreds or even thousands of dollars in equipment before they can enjoy the wonders of the night sky. The truth is, though, that all you need is a simple pair of binoculars. This handy guide explains how to choose binoculars and use them to observe everything from comets to solar eclipses. Ideal for amateur astronomers of all ages, Binocular Stargazing is the perfect way to see the night sky through new eyes.
Book Synopsis Binocular Stargazing by : Mike D. Reynolds
Download or read book Binocular Stargazing written by Mike D. Reynolds and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005-10-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, comets, and aurora through binoculars. Features a foreword by renowned astronomer and writer David Levy. Includes a complete guide to current binocular brands and models and explains what to look for in each season.
Download or read book Mapping Travel written by Jordana Dym and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-08-30 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on a thousand years of European travel writing and mapmaking, Dym suggests that after centuries of text-based itineraries and on-the spot directions guiding travelers and constituting their reports, maps in the fifteenth century emerged as tools for Europeans to support and report the results of land and sea travel. With each succeeding generation, these linear journey maps have become increasingly common and complex, responding to changes in forms of transportation, such as air and motor car ‘flight’ and print technology, especially the advent of multi-color printing. This is their story.
