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Product Description
See Your First Galaxies and Nebulae!
Astronomy can be challenging, and it can be difficult to break through all the noise on the internet. That is why this stargazing guidebook is your best option for learning the basics about your telescope and finding objects in the night sky. This guide teaches you the "how," transforming you into a confident observer who can easily locate the planets, as well as deep sky objects like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
As a comprehensive guide on the topic, this book contains everything a budding astronomer needs to:
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Select the right telescope
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Set up and use a telescope
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Find objects in the night sky
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Get started in astrophotography
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Learn to use Smart Telescopes
Star-hopping instructions for hundreds of easy-to-find targets make it possible to stargaze all year long. From tips on how to observe the Moon and planets to getting started in astrophotography, this book covers every stargazing and telescope topic.
If you’re just getting started, or you’re a seasoned astronomer looking for a collection of the night’s best stargazing targets, this book is for you.
Author Bio
John is the host of the Learn To Stargaze YouTube channel and a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. In 2020, he graduated with a degree in astrophysics from Saint Mary’s University and was presented with an RASC award for Excellence in Science Communication. He is currently a student at Johns Hopkins University, working on his Master’s in Space Systems Engineering.
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