Sky Publishing Caldwell Card (Laminated)
Modeled after our popular Messier Card, this handy observing aid charts the location of all 109 Caldwell objects on one side and tabulates the positions (2000.0), sizes, and apparent magnitudes of the objects on the other side. Laminated finish protects it against moisture and wear.
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Sky Publishing Messier Card (Laminated).
This quick-reference sky chart shows the location of all 109 Messier objects on the front and tabulates their coordinates, sizes, and visual magnitudes on the back. Laminated finish protects it against moisture and wear.
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Your aid to observing the Earth's closest neighbor
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By Kim Long. This slim volume is packed with fascinating facts about the magnificent, mysterious Moon. It explains lunar phases, eclipses, earthshine, and why the Moon rises and sets differently at different times of the year. Along with observing tips and technical data, you also get insightful historical discussions, including the Moon calendars of different cultures, the history of lunar explor
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The Sky & Telescope Star Wheel features the iconic S&T monthly star chart, replotted as a planisphere complete with its accurately marked star brightnesses and locations of famous deep-sky objects. The back offers a companion chart that shows a less distorted view of the sky to the south. The full-color Star Wheel is easy to read in daylight or at night under a red flashlight. It even accommodates daylight-saving time.
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By Robert Burnham, Alan Dyer, Robert A. Garfinkle, Martin George, Jeff Kanipe, and David H. Levy. From the space program to CCD imaging to star-hopping, this beautifully illustrated Nature Company volume makes for a truly comprehensive guide to the heavens. An excellent resource for astronomy enthusiasts of all skill levels.
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By Philip S. Harrington. The subtitle says it all: "The Amateur Astronomer's Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories."
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Fifty-three of the most highly respected scientists in the world shed light on the deepest mysteries of the universe in these thirty-two illuminating, cutting-edge essays culled from the pages of Scientific American magazine.
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By Leslie C. Peltier. Long out of print, the much-loved autobiography of celebrated comet-hunter Leslie Peltier is being reissued on the 100th anniversary of his birth. In a career spanning six decades and using telescopes from 2 to 12 inches in diameter, Peltier discovered a dozen comets and six novae and made more than 100,000 observations of variable stars.
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If you (or someone you know) want to begin stargazing but don't know how to get started, this is a must-have! The Backyard Stargazer is a friendly, conversational guide to the heavens that includes 46 fun and practical observing projects, an extensive resources section, and star charts from Sky & Telescope magazine. This book will have you out exploring the cosmos in no time.
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by Steve Massey, Thomas A.Dobbins & Eric J. Douglass. This book is a thorough guide to capturing images of the night sky on video. The authors, all experienced backyard skygazers and astronomical imagers, examine video technology past and present and demonstrate its many applications to astronomy.
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By Wil Tirion. The famous Cambridge Star Atlas remains an indispensable guide to the night sky for beginning and intermediate skywatchers.
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By Jean Meeus. Interested in the frequency of blue moons? Wonder how often the planets group in the same area of the sky? You'll find what you need in this masterful volume devoted to the detection of patterns and cycles in sky phenomena.
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Sky Publishing The Deep Sky: An Introduction:
Here is the perfect reference for anyone who owns a telescope or a pair of binoculars, but doesn't know what to look for amid the constellations. It explains how to find double and multiple stars, variable stars, open and globular clusters, nebulae, and galaxies -- and what you'll see when you do.
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Sky Publishing Meteors
Glimpsing occasional "shooting stars" is exhilarating. This book helps you learn how to start your own meteor-hunting program. In great detail, Neil Bone teaches you the origins and science of meteors, naked-eye-metor watching, and record keeping. A seasonal calendar of annual meteor showers and their characteristics is also included.
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Sky Publishing Video Astronomy
At last, a complete guide to capturing images of the night sky on video! The authors, all experienced backyard skygazers and astronomical imagers, examine video technology past and present and demonstrate its many applications to astronomy.
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Wide-Field Astrophotography: Exposing the Universe Starting With A Common Camera. By Robert Reeves. This book is a wonderful introduction to wide-field astrophotography. The techniques it describes will help you produce stunning astronomical portraits time after time.
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91414 By Terence Dickinson and Jack Newton. A practical guide to photographing the night sky and a beautiful astronomy picture book! Splendors covers the full spectrum of astrophotography: cameras, lenses, films, camera mountings, CCD imaging, telescopes, and techniques. Illustrated with 200 color photographs.
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By Christopher R. Kitchin. Anyone wanting to learn how telescopes work, how to use them, and how to choose one will appreciate this concise illustrated introduction to practical astronomy.
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Practical Astrophotography, by Jeffrey R.Charles. Whether you're an experienced astrophotographer or just getting started, this complete guide to photographing the night sky is for you.
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