Description: 50 Things to See with a Telescope by John A. Read "First edition published in the United States in 2019."--Title page verso. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book explains everything needed to jumpstart a journey in astronomy. Readers will learn how to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes. Colorful images of the sky both as seen by the naked eye and detailed views from a telescope will aid in exploration. Many fascinating cosmic objects can be easily spotted with the help of this book including beautiful Cassiopeia, regal Leo, the plentiful Kembles Cascade, the explosive Crab Nebula, and the rings of Saturn! This easy-to-read, illustrated reference book will enrich every young persons experience of the skies above. Author Biography JOHN A. READ volunteered at hundreds of stargazing events as a member of the Mount Diablo Astronomical Society in California, teaching people of all ages how to use a telescope and find objects in the sky. He is now back in Canada studying astrophysics at Saint Marys University. John is a telescope operator at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, and a board member at the Halifax Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Review Anyone who can get out to the dark countryside and marvel at the night sky on a clear night will find 50 Things To See With a Telescope an invaluable guide.--Val Ken Lem, librarian "Canadian Review of Materials" Review Quote "Read is a telescope evangelist, producing books and videos aimed at inspiring people to see what the sky has to offer." Promotional "Headline" A beginners guide to the night sky Feature STEM: Space Science 5KN: Browseable Nonfiction Details ISBN1459505360 Author John A. Read Short Title 50 THINGS TO SEE W/A TELESCOPE Pages 72 Language English ISBN-10 1459505360 ISBN-13 9781459505360 Series Beginners Guide to Space Subtitle A Young Stargazers Guide Country of Publication Canada Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience Age 7-11 Year 2019 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-01-01 DEWEY 520 Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher Formac Publishing Company Limited Imprint Formac Publishing Company Limited We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125951832;
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