Astronomy Adventures and Vacations How to Get the Most Out of Astronomy in Your Leisure Time /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Treadwell, Timothy (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Σειρά: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
• Θέματα: Popular works.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Popular Science.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

This astronomy travel guide examines the many wonderful opportunities for experiencing the observing hobby. Amateur astronomy is often consigned to observing from home or from a local park, yet it can be much more. Tim Treadwell explores all the possibilities of astronomical and space-related activi...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Part I Astronomy
• Chapter 1 Telescope Shops & Astronomy Shows
• Chapter 2 Planetaria & Science Museums
• Chapter 3 In Search of Dark Skies
• Chapter 4 Star Parties
• Chapter 5 Astronomy in the National Parks
• Chapter 6 Hawaii
• Chapter 7 The Northern Lights
• Chapter 8 Southern Skies
• Chapter 9 Eclipses & Other Time Specific Events
• Chapter 10 Observing Other Astronomically Related Phenomena
• Chapter 11 Enhancing Your Observing Experience
• Part II Space
• Chapter 12 NASA Visitor Centers & Other U.S. Space Sites
• Chapter 13 Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center Star City
• Chapter 14 Meet an Astronaut
• Chapter 15 Cosmic Adventures
• Appendix: Useful Books and Websites
• Index.