The Astronomy Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Observing and Understanding Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Universe

The entire universe in one practical, easy-to-use, easy-to-understand handbook. An essential guide for every amateur astronomer. The Astronomy Handbook , by award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling, is the indispensable, go-to guide to everything you ever wanted or need to know about space, including: – the stars and the constellations – planets – comets – eclipses – galaxies – black holes – exoplanets – and much more It also offers an excellent education for every amateur astronomer, including detailed and practical information on how to: – locate and track the movements of the constellations throughout the year – view the planets and the cosmos – select the best equipment to use, including telescopes and cameras – photograph objects in space Schilling provides a fascinating history of astronomy, as well as clear and accessible explanations of binary, variable, and neutron stars; black holes and gamma-ray bursts; the formation and structure of galaxies; dark matter; and extra-terrestrial life. The Astronomy Handbook is a primordial soup-to-nuts guide to the cosmos and an essential reference for every student of the universe. —- ISBN: 9780762486502 | ISBN10: 0762486503 | ISBN-13: 978-0762486502