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Stargazing
- Author
- various authors
- Narrator
- Tom Kerss
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 5 August 2021
- Run Time
- 3 hours 28 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Astronomy expert Tom Kerss offers complete advice from the ground up, introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps, explaining the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year.
Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary wonders of the night sky.
The accompanying short further resources booklet allows you to follow the star charts explanations on the audiobook. This booklet is available from https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008196271
Critics Review
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‘… perfect for anyone looking to start a new hobby or simply have a better understanding of our Universe.’- Firetrench
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‘This would make an ideal gift for any beginner to astronomy – recommended.’ Journal of the British Astronomical Association
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Details
- Author
- various authors
- Narrator
- Tom Kerss
- Duration
- 3 hours 28 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 August 2021
- ISBN
- 9780008490744
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Popular astronomy and space, Theoretical and mathematical astronomy
Synopsis
An ideal introduction for beginner and seasoned stargazers alike from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Astronomy expert Tom Kerss offers complete advice from the ground up, introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps, explaining the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year. Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary wonders of the night sky. The accompanying short further resources booklet allows you to follow the star charts explanations on the audiobook. This booklet is available from https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008196271
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