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Title: Deep-space dancers.(black hole )
Author: Stephen Ornes
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Title: New eyes to scan the skies.
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Inside Recreational Astronomy you will discover:

--Telescopes and Light – How to select just the right telescope for your home hobby.

--Exploring the Stars – Learn the names of the stars and maybe even create your own constellations for fun!

--All About the Sun – Learn how to safely explore our most important star.

--About Galaxies – Discover how many different types of galaxies there are and how our scientists came to understand them.

--Exploring the Solar System – What is The International Astronomical Union (IAU) and what does it have to do with us?

--Visiting the Planets – How to locate our nearest neighbors and help your children find them.

--Reflecting on the Moon – How to teach your kids about the moon.

--What About Comets and Meteors – Learn about important details and where to find more information.

--A Discussion on Black Holes – Learn why we should know more about these phenomena and some of the theories surround them.

--How Stars Die – What happens when they go poof!

--How to Recognize the Constellations – This is the really fun part!

--Poor Maligned Pluto – Read about recent findings.

--Astrology - Fact and Fiction

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How would you like to get started today in the fascinating hobby of astronomy?

Let The beginners guide to astronomy take you by the hand and guide you on your memorable journey through the universe around us.

From our small world we have gazed upon the cosmic ocean for thousands of years. Ancient astronomers observed points of light that appeared to move among the stars. They called these objects planets, meaning wanderers, and named them after Roman deities - Jupiter, king of the gods; Mars, the god of war; Mercury, messenger of the gods; Venus, the god of love and beauty, and Saturn, father of Jupiter and god of agriculture.

The stargazers also observed comets with sparkling tails, and meteors or shooting stars apparently falling from the sky. Since the invention of the telescope, three more planets have been discovered in our solar system. The science of astronomy is ever expanding.

The beginners guide to astronomy will provide you with an understanding of astronomy and the universe around us. From our closest neighbors, the moon, sun and planets to the distant reaches of the universe, the stars and constellations,The beginners guide to astronomy is your ultimate guide.The beginners guide to astronomy begins with a basic understanding of light and color. In the first three chapters you will learn the important role these forces play in astronomy and an understanding of the universe. Exciting experiments will help you in your learning.

Next we will examine the instruments used in astronomy and you will learn how to build a simple spectroscope from low cost materials.

Then it's on to our sun, moon and planets, where you will learn there distance from us and amazing facts about each of these bodies, and then beyond to study the meteoroids, asteroids and comets and ending up at the stars and constellations with star maps for observing the night sky. The beginners guide to astronomy is the complete manual for beginning this exciting new hobby.

Astronomy is a hobby that will give you years of enjoyment and learning. Order The beginners guide to astronomy for you and your family now and get immediate delivery!

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too basic
very basic. it seems to me just a collection of data without much sense. Cheap but not worth even that little ... Read more

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For the first time in history, humans are actively searching for alien life - specifically, another Earth-like planet in the universe. As you read this, scientists are using high-tech space gear and telescopes to look and listen for an Alien Earth in deep space. Robotic spacecraft are searching for life on moons and other planets in our solar system. Out of This World gives young readers a window seat on this fascinating quest. They'll learn how extreme life forms here on earth may help us understand possible alien life, how our planetary next-door neighbors are getting investigated, about the billions of "exoplanets" that lie far outside our solar system and much more.Crammed with the latest space agency photography, artists' renderings and cosmic illustrations featuring a lovable alien named Ambrosia from the planet Xenon, this book appeals to space lovers and science keeners alike. It's also packed with activities, Astrofacts, profiles of astrobiologists, space artists and other alien hunters. ... Read more

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This is a fascinating book with a unique perspective
This is a fascinating book with a unique perspective. Through the eyes of an alien we see what scientists on earth are doing right now in the search for life in outer space. Eye-catching photos and artistic renderings combined with facts, stories and activities make this an engaging read. Follow Ambrosia, a being from Xenon, from page to page and from planet to exoplanet and discover what's new and happening in your own galaxy and just where other life might exist! ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Learn how to play games like ""Night Sky I Spy,"" keep an astronomer's log and read about night sky myths. Star maps are included for each season. ... Read more

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Good book!
As an amateur astronomer who loves theory and the math that goes with it, I found this text to be utterly exquisite for helping me recapture a lot of my old math skills. While the real amount of calculus needed in the text was not overtly taxing, I did find the text very useful indeed for requiring the use of a strong algebra background, along with lots of Trig, and of course, geometry and Calculus.

The problems in this book were intriguing, challenging and just awesome in every respect. For example, I found myself for the first time since I can recall, drawing Trig and geometrical diagrams to assist in visualizing a particular problem as an aid toward the ultimate answer! These problems, all of them mathematical in nature, are extremely interesting and encourage you to make a sketch of the phenomenon at hand in order to arrive at a solution.

And in addition to the problems, the text has very useful solved examples that show you how a particular problem calculation is reached. You really do learn a lot just from these examples.

I think the book might have benefitted from having even more exercises in it, which to me would make it even more useful for a semester university course in introductory Astrophysics. Instead of having 73 exercises, perhaps 150-200 problems would have been more 'whetting' to an appetite like mine is for Astronomy. But, I can heartily recommend that this book, if completed and all the problems worked, will definitely prepare one for a more challenging text with more Math and problems!

The authors could only improve this thing with more text length and more problems, as far as I am concerned. The appendixes and Tables in the back give the student a little bit of good background to the Math needed in the book as well.

This text is a complete WINNER in the category of INTRODUCTORY TEXTBOOKS for the beginning course in college Astronomy!

Lots of stories too
Aside from showing you how to find night sky constellations, it is filled with lots of cool stories from mythology, etc.

Great family fun
Marvelous book for children grade 3 and up for introduction to astronomy.
Great for discussions around the dinner table. Easy to understand and translate to the night sky with a parent.

Reading level 8 to adult
I bought this for my 6 year old son, but my husband snatched it up and read it cover to cover

Great book to go along with telescope
I bought this book for my grandchildren to go along with their telescopes.It was really great.It explains the constellations by telling the stories of their origins. ... Read more

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Indestructible, laminated, fold-out guides covering "industrial-strength fun". ... Read more

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FINALLY some CLEAR talk of where and what to see and understand!
This product BEGAN my understanding of the night sky.Then along with these simple explanations -- the more complete texts BEGAN to be a LITTLE more understandable.THANK YOU IMMENSELY -- I really have told everyone with whom I discuss the night sky about this product -- from the USA to multiple experiences in South America.I wish I had two thousand grand children just to give them APPRECIATION of the NIGHT SKY for a LIFE TIME -- that is the GIFT of this "inexpensive" beginning to the Glory of the Universe.Again -- Worth every penny!

Handy, Dandy Star Guide
Well, this guide is clearly, not the end all, be all, final word on star gazing... and that's fine by me... Besides, I'm sure you knew that already.

What it is... is compact, durable, easy to use, simple to understand and fun to keep in the car for those moments when you simply must take off to the top of a nearby mountain and look at the stars... I don't have wee children, but I would imagine that if you did this would be a fun way to share the stars with them...

As usual the geniuses at Klutz have done another fine job.

Poor, poor Cassiopeia...
Yes, the chart is weather proof which is very nice, and it's easily folded to only reveal the season in which you are viewing the night sky; however, I am saddened by the names it seems Klutz has chosen to give the constellations. Cassiopeia, a well known constellation, is referred to (disturbingly) as "W or M". Neither the story of her being 'hung' in the sky nor her lovely name are even alluded to. Canis Minor is labeled "Hot Dog" and includes a drawing of a hot dog using the stars that make up the constellation. Poor Orion! His smaller dog is now a tasty treat sold curbside in New York. Beautiful Pegasus is referred to as "Baseball Diamond"! I have only mentioned the constellations of the Winter sky. I am going to stop there. I think you get the idea. Yes, the constellations that are diagrammed are easy to find, but it truly makes me sad to see that many of their real names are not even mentioned in this chart.

The best star guide
This is the best star guide out there.It's weather proof, easy to see and read, plus packs in your backpack pretty easily.If you're looking for an easy to use star guide that is no hassle; I'd recommend this one. ... Read more

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Find out what it is like to live in space including wearing protective gear and undergoing intensive training that is needed for a successful trip into space. Fun and captivating pictures of life in space without gravity are presented along with information on new ways that astronauts learn to sleep, eat and play in space. ... Read more