Category : Astronomy Books

Discovering the Solar System Book Review

Posted on: August 27, 2007 /
Categories: Astronomy Books

This is the second edition of Discovering the Solar System (ISBN 0470018313) and is said to be essential reading for all undergraduate students for whom astronomy or planetary science are components of their degrees, but also suitable for people with a keen interest in astronomy. A small amount of scientific knowledge is assumed in addition

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Astrophotography Book Review

Posted on: August 21, 2007 /
Categories: Astronomy Books

Astrophotography ( ISBN 0540083127 ) begins with a brief introduction to the solar system, planet rotation, and our night’s sky. The book then covers astrophotography equipment, such as various cameras, film, lenses and tripods. There is a nice section that runs you through what’s involved in a night’s photography such as preparations and ending the

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Solar System Observer’s Guide Book Review

Posted on: August 16, 2007 /
Categories: Astronomy Books

The Solar System Observer’s Guide (ISBN 0540088277) is one of many of the great astronomy books from Philips. The book is around 250 pages long, with some great colour astronomy photos throughout and the book is thoroughly readable. Solar System Observer’s Guide begins with a basic introduction to our solar system and how the human

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The Planetary System Book Review

Posted on: August 5, 2007 /
Categories: Astronomy Books

The Planetary System ( ISBN 080538734X ) gives you a complete overview of the solar system. It gives you a great introduction to watching the sky together with the theory behind orbits, eclipses and the history of major researchers of astronomy.   Each chapter in turn in The Planetary System then discusses each planet in

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Astronomy For The Utterly Confused Book Review

Posted on: July 22, 2007 /
Categories: Astronomy Books

Astronomy for the utterly confused (ISBN 0071471588) reminds me of the dummies guide series, as the front cover is black and yellow, plus the content is similar to what you would expect in a dummies guide.   The content of Astronomy for the utterly confused is very good and gives a very good overall coverage

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Star Ware Book Review

Posted on: July 12, 2007 /
Categories: Astronomy Books

Star Ware (ISBN 0471750638) is now in its fourth edition, this is maybe because star ware instructs amateur astronomers on how to choose telescopes and accessories and how to use them, and the technology behind telescopes and accessories is always changing with new versions of telescopes and lenses being released all the time. Star Ware

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Skywatching Book Review

Posted on: July 9, 2007 /
Categories: Astronomy Books

Skywatching (ISBN 0002200287) is an all rounder type of astronomy book which claims to be the Ultimate Guide to the Universe. This is the type of book a grandmother or aunt would buy you for your birthday or Christmas once they have learnt that you are interested in astronomy but this is not a bad

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