A well-founded astronomy book for beginners!
With over 1,000 images and 50 constellation portraits, this handbook offers fascinating insights into the universe. With practical instructions for observation with the naked eye, binoculars and telescopes, as well as sky maps for each month, you will discover stars, planets and nebulae. There are also useful tips on purchasing and using equipment.
- Detailed introduction to astronomy: This book teaches you all the basics you need to find your way around the night sky – whether with the naked eye or with aids such as terrestrial viewing scopes and telescopes.
- First-class illustrations take you on a visual journey of discovery through the cosmos.
- 50 constellation portraits introduce the most important constellations, such as Ursa Maior, Draco and Gemini.
- Practical sky maps and instructions show which stars and galaxies are visible when and with which instrument, and help you find the objects you are looking for.
- Valuable tips on equipment: You will receive practical advice on purchasing and using telescopes and terrestrial viewing scopes, as well as instructions on how to record your observations with sketches and astrophotography.
The wonder of the universe in one book – observe and understand the night sky with first-class photographs and portraits!
