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Astronomy for Beginners PDF

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Welcome to Astronomy You don’t need letters after your surname, an encyclopaedic knowledge of the skies or even a telescope to get into stargazing. That’s the beauty of astronomy: armed with nothing more than your eyes and a basic grasp of where to look in any given location, you can embark on one of the most accessible and infinitely rewarding hobbies in the world. Planets, stars, constellations, nebulas, meteor showers and many other celestial objects are within reach of the naked-eye of a beginner. And for those with telescopes, the universe – with its myriad colours and awe-inspiring sights – is your personal gallery of a trillion cosmic wonders. Our easy-to-follow guides will give you all the basic skills you need to take yourself from stargazing hobbyist on your first night to an astronomy enthusiast, fully equipped with the right telescope, accessories and star charts on a stellar journey of a lifetime. Astronomy Imagine Publishing Ltd Richmond House 33 Richmond Hill Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6EZ (cid:8) +44 (0) 1202 586200 Website: www.imagine-publishing.co.uk Twitter: @Books_Imagine Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineBookazines Publishing Director Aaron Asadi Head of Design Ross Andrews Production Editor Hannah Westlake Senior Art Editor Greg Whitaker Assistant Designer Alexander Phoenix Photographer James Sheppard Printed by William Gibbons, 26 Planetary Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3XT Distributed in the UK, Eire & the Rest of the World by Marketforce, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU Tel 0203 148 3300 www.marketforce.co.uk Distributed in Australia by Network Services (a division of Bauer Media Group), Level 21 Civic Tower, 66-68 Goulburn Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia, Tel +61 2 8667 5288 Disclaimer The publisher cannot accept responsibility for any unsolicited material lost or damaged in the post. All text and layout is the copyright of Imagine Publishing Ltd. Nothing in this bookazine may be reproduced in whole or part without the written permission of the publisher. All copyrights are recognised and used specifically for the purpose of criticism and review. Although the bookazine has endeavoured to ensure all information is correct at time of print, prices and availability may change. This bookazine is fully independent and not affiliated in any way with the companies mentioned herein. Astronomy for Beginners Third Edition © 2015 Imagine Publishing Ltd ISBN 978-1785461477 Part of the bookazine series Contents A 41 AS N © Navigate the sky 134 Report a discovery 18 Telescope guides 58 In-depth sky charts my Ala © Getting started 30 Set up an equatorial mount 48 Observing the Milky Way 32 Eyepieces 50 Viewing galaxies 10 An introduction to astronomy 34 Choosing the right binoculars 52 Ten amazing daytime astronomy sights 12 Four naked eye sights 36 Spotting scope astronomy 54 Learn to view the Sun 13 Essential equipment Astronomy basics 14 Choosing the right telescope What’s in the sky? 16 Five top telescopes 40 Using a sky chart 18 Refractor telescopes 58 December-January 41 Navigate the night sky 20 Reflector telescopes 60 January-February 42 Measuring magnitudes 22 Using Dobsonian telescopes 62 February-March 43 Your first night: what to do 24 Cassegrain telescopes 64 March-April 44 Discover how to view the Moon 26 Telescope mounts 66 April-May 46 Ten tips to minimise 28 Set up a Dobsonian mount light pollution 68 May-June 6 Astronomy for Beginners “Astronomy 98 M eteor shower viewing 100 Comet hunting is something 104 Chasing the northern lights that appeals 108 Viewing The Big Dipper to people of 110 S earching for constellations all ages” 112 L ocate a supernova 114 F ive amazing night sky sights 116 S potting Near Earth Objects 120 A strophotography 126 O perating a telescope remotely The next step 130 J oining a club 132 K eeping a logbook 134 R eporting a discovery 136 2 0 amazing amateur discoveries 90 140 The best astronomy apps Observe the stars 142 A stronomy Q&A 146 Troubleshooting telescopes 70 July Glossary & Directory 72 August-September 74 September-October 148 Your astronomy glossary 76 October-November 156 A stronomy society directory 78 November-December 80 December What to observe 148 Astronomy 84 Planets through a telescope glossary 88 Viewing the Galilean moons 90 View 20 famous stars 94 Seeing double stars 96 Observing variable stars Astronomy for Beginners 7 Getting started 30 24 10 An introduction to Equatorial Cassegrain astronomy mounts telescopes Understanding the basics of astronomy 12 Four naked eye sights Discover what you can see without a telescope 13 E ssential equipment Important things to consider before making a purchase 16 14 Choosing the right telescope Telescope Make sure you buy the best telescope for you guide 16 Five top telescopes A guide to the best telescopes available 18 Refractor telescopes A guide to refractor telescopes 20 Reflector telescopes All you need to know about reflector scopes 22 Using Dobsonian telescopes Discover the benefits of a Dobsonian 24 Cassegrain telescopes Everything you need to know about these scopes 34 26 Telescope mounts Find out which are the best mounts to Learn to use use and why binoculars 28 Set up a Dobsonian mount Get started with the perfect beginners mount 30 Learn to set up an equatorial mount Achieve steady star-tracking 32 32 Eyepieces Pick the best The different eyepieces explained eyepiece 34 Choosing the right binoculars Use binoculars to help you see better 36 Spotting scope astronomy Get to know this cheaper alternative 8 Astronomy for Beginners Astronomy for Beginners 9 Getting started An introduction to astronomy Ever wanted to explore the night sky but didn’t know where to start? 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