An Easy Introduction To The Constellations: A Reference Guide To Exploring The Night Sky With Your Eyes, Binoculars And Telescopes

***This book includes both The Easy Guide to the Night Sky and Easy Things to See With a Small Telescope in a single volume - save 33% by buying one title instead of two!*** Written for the amateur astronomer who wants to discover more in the night sky, this book explores the constellations, reveals many of the highlights visible with just your eyes and binoculars and includes over sixty easy-to-find sights for small telescopes. Highlights include: * The myths and legends associated with the stars * Bright stars and multiple stars * Star clusters * Nebulae * Galaxies Each constellation has its own star chart and almost all are accompanied by depictions of the highlights and binocular views of the best objects. For the small telescope sights, each object has its own page which includes a map, a view of the area through your finderscope and a depiction of the object through the eyepiece. There's also a realistic description of every object based upon the author's own notes written over years of observations, useful tips and tricks designed to make your start in astronomy easier and pages to record your observations. Whether you're new to astronomy or are an experienced stargazer simply looking to learn more about the constellations, this book is an invaluable guide to the night sky and the sights to be found there. Praise for other books by Richard J. Bartlett: "Would recommend, nicely laid out and easy to follow sky guide. Sensible and clear advice. I have a small scope and this books helped me enjoy it much more." by Dan M., on January 30, 2016 reviewing "Easy Things to See With a Small Telescope" "This is my third book from Mr. Bartlett and this one is as good as the others. I recommend it to all the beginners in my astronomy club." By Darren C. Bly on August 15, 2015 reviewing "2016: The Night Sky Sights" "Lots of wonderful information. A great reference guide and easy to follow. Every star gazer should have one with them" - By janine on November 18, 2015 reviewing "2015 An Astronomical Year" "This is a superb book, well laid out and easy to follow even if you are a complete novice or keen astronomer." by mr Fletcher on October 26, 2014 reviewing "The Astronomical Almanac, 2015-2019"

• | Author: Richard J. Bartlett
• | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Apr 28, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 282 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1532989180
• | ISBN-13: 9781532989186