ISBN10: 1461406099, ISBN13: 9781461406099, [publisher: Springer New York] Softcover
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2011]
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ISBN10: 1461406099, ISBN13: 9781461406099, [publisher: Springer] Softcover pp. 440
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2011]

New York, NY Springer 2011 3rd 2012 ed. Trade paperback New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 423 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color. Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy.

New York, NY Springer 2011 3rd 2012 ed. Trade paperback New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 423 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color. Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy.

Paperback / softback. New. Integrating extensive graphics with an 8-year astronomical calendar, this book presents sky events geared to naked-eye and binocular viewing. It is arranged by ease of observation - lunar phases and brighter planets, solar eclipses, the aurora through comets. ISBN 1461406099 9781461406099 [GB]

ISBN10: 1461406099, ISBN13: 9781461406099, [publisher: Springer] Softcover
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2011]

ISBN10: 1461406099, ISBN13: 9781461406099, [publisher: Springer] Softcover
[Miami, FL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2011]

ISBN10: 1461406099, ISBN13: 9781461406099, [publisher: Springer] Softcover
[Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2011]
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ISBN10: 1461406099, ISBN13: 9781461406099, [publisher: Springer] Softcover
[Columbia, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2011]
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ISBN10: 1461406099, ISBN13: 9781461406099, [publisher: Springer New York] Softcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Celestial Delights is essentially a 'TV Guide' for teh sky. This will be its third edition. This title, which has aggregated sales of about 20,000 copies to date in its two previous editions and has found a niche with skygazers, is much awaited.Through extensive graphics integrated with an eight-year-long calendar of sky events, it provides a look at 'don't miss' sky events, mostly for naked-eye and binocular observing. The book is organized by ease of observation - lunar phases and the brighter planets come first, while solar eclipses, the aurora, and comets come later. Celestial Delights also includes a hefty dose of sky lore, astronomical history, and clear overviews of current science. It provides a handy reference to upcoming naked-eye events, with information broken out in clear and simple diagrams and tables that are cross-referenced against a detailed almanac for each year covered.Most broad-ranging astronomy field guides focus on stars, constellations, and the deep sky, but tend to ignore planetary events, which are in by far the most widely observable aspects of the changing night sky.Celestial Delights puts a variety of information all in one place, presents it in a friendly way that does not require prior in-depth astronomical knowledge, but provides the context and historical background for ...
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Springer New York. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Springer New York ISBN 1461406099 9781461406099 [US]