Philip's Astro-Box Further Detail:
Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope:
Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope reveals what to expect from a telescope and how to choose the right one for you. It gives straightforward explanations of how they work, and how to progress from first-time user to hobby observer. In addition, it gives practical help for setting up and using any telescope, and provides lists of objects to look at with different sizes of telescope, from both town and country, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novae and supernovae, nebulae and galaxies.
Aimed principally at newcomers to astronomy of all ages, who would like to begin observing for themselves, Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope describes the wide range of telescopes that are internationally available, with examples of objects to observe from both northern and southern hemispheres. It also gives informative advice about suitable accessories, such as eyepieces and filters, plus suggestions for astrophotography using cameras, CCDs and webcams.
The guidance given is appropriate for all observing conditions. The book also includes a glossary of technical terms and an index, making it even easier for the beginner to use and understand.
- ISBN: 9781849071963
- Size: 198 x 126mm
- Pages: 192
Philip's Star Chart:
Shows the stars and constellations of the night sky in three maps: the northern and southern hemispheres, and the equatorial region. This book shows stars visible with the naked eye, with the brightest stars shown in their true colours.
"Philip's Star Chart" shows the stars and constellations of the night sky in three superb maps: the northern and southern hemispheres, and the equatorial region. All stars visible with the naked eye are shown, with the brightest stars shown in their true colours. Fainter star clusters and nebulae are marked for observers using binoculars or small telescopes. Constellations, double stars and variable stars are also listed, and an informative accompanying text explains how to use the charts throughout the year, at any latitude. In a convenient folded format, "Philip's Star Chart" is suitable for use in both northern and southern latitudes.
- ISBN: 9781849070119
- Size: 690x1000mm
- Pages: 1
Philip's Planisphere:
Presents a practical hour-by-hour tracker, with a full-colour season-by-season guide to exploring the skies. Major constellations are used as signposts to navigate the night sky, introducing the novice astronomer to the joys of stargazing. The wallet contains illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to use the planisphere.
Turn the disc to reveal the stars visible from your location on any night of the year. The 51.5N and 35S editions of this practical hour-by-hour tracker come with their own full-colour season-by-season guide to exploring the skies. Major constellations are used as signposts to navigate the night sky, introducing the novice astronomer to the joys of stargazing. The wallet also contains illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to use the planisphere.