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Fare astronomia con piccoli telescopi (Le Stelle) (Italian Edition)
Springer 2009; US$ 23.99Non sono necessariamente richiesti strumenti mastodontici per produrre risultati scientificamente validi nel campo dell?astronomia. Anche l?astrofilo dotato di un piccolo telescopio, con un diametro di soli 8-9 cm, può contribuire alla scienza del cielo realizzando utili osservazioni del Sole, della Luna, dei pianeti, delle comete, degli asteroidi,... more...
Discover the Stars
Crown Publishing Group 2010; US$ 16.00For everyone who has looked up at the stars on a clear night and longed to know more about them, here is the perfect introduction and guide to discovering the stars. Discover the Stars leads you on a tour of all the stars and constellations visible with the naked eye and introduces you to deep-sky objects that can be seen with binoculars or a simple... more...
1,001 Celestial Wonders to See Before You Die
Springer 2010; US$ 35.991,001 Celestial Wonders is a guide to the night sky's brightest and most fascinating objects. Each target is accessible to amateur astronomers using medium-sized telescopes from a dark site. In fact, many are so bright they remain visible under moderate light pollution, as from the outskirts of a city or the suburbs of a town. The book provides... more...
Come si osserva il Sole
Springer 2010; US$ 23.99Solo fino a vent?anni fa, un filmato dell?attività cromosferica della nostra stella, dell?evoluzione di una protuberanza o di un gruppo di macchie, era prerogativa dell?astronomo professionista, dotato di un telescopio di buon diametro sito in un Osservatorio solare d?alta quota. Ai nostri giorni, i progressi dell?elettronica e dell?informatica mettono... more...
The Rough Guide to The Earth
Rough Guides 2007; US$ 16.99From the opening and closing of oceans over millions of years to the overnight reshaping of landscapes by volcanoes, the Earth beneath our feet is constantly changing. The Rough Guide to the Earth explores all aspects of our dynamic planet, from the planet?s origins and evolution and the seasons and tides to melting ice caps, glaciers and climate change.... more...
2012 Australasian Sky Guide
Powerhouse Publishing 2011; US$ 13.95Compact, easy to use and reliable, this popular guide contains everything you need to know about the southern night sky with monthly star maps, diagrams and details of all the years exciting celestial events. Wherever you are in Australia or New Zealand, easy calculations allow you to determine when the Sun, Moon and planets will rise and set... more...
Going Dark
Bloomsbury Publishing 2012; US$ 13.74How far can you see? A mile? A hundred miles? Or to the furthest shores of the universe to a far away galaxy? Going Dark explores contemporary societys lost connection with the night sky and its wonder at the cosmos, with a portrait of one astronomer slowly losing his sight and how one mans vision becomes illuminated by darkness. Its... more...
Astronomy For Dummies
Wiley 2012; US$ 22.99The fun and easy way to explore the night sky Do you know the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf? From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring updated star maps, charts, and an insert with gorgeous full-color photographs, Astronomy For Dummies provides an easy-to-follow... more...
Guidebook to the Constellations
Springer 2012; US$ 27.99This handbook is a guide to exploring the classical night sky and its wonderful telescopic sights. All 88 officially recognized constellations are presented in natural groups which are related by their origin and location in the sky. Each group is explained by a fascinating story which tells what each constellation represents, how it appears in the... more...
Le costellazioni al binocolo
Springer 2012; US$ 31.99Questo libro è un tour guidato attraverso le costellazioni visibili dalle medie latitudini settentrionali. È unopera ideale per chi si accosta per la prima volta allosservazione del cielo, ma anche lastrofilo esperto la troverà ricca e utile, per come è strutturata.Nella prima parte, il libro è un succinto... more...









