Discover The Stars

Author : Richard Berry
Publisher : Crown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1987-12-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780517565292

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Discover the Stars by Richard Berry Pdf

An accessible, informative guide to identifying constellations and other incredible features of the sky, whether you’re hiking, camping, or stargazing from your backyard. 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 telescope. The tour is conducted by the editor of Astronomy magazine, Richard Berry, whose two-color, computer-plotted sky maps and clear instructions make stargazing fun and productive from your first night out. The heart of Discover the Stars is two sections of big, beautiful sky maps and charts. The first section features twelve maps that show the entire sky overhead as it appears during each month of the year. These outline all the constellations visible anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, and the accompanying text reveals the rich ancient mythology that surrounds the star groups. The second section is made up of twenty-three star charts that depict smaller regions of the sky in great detail. These charts give the names of key stars and lead you to fascinating features such as stars with unusual colors, double stars, variable stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Separate chapters cover basics, such as how the stars move through the sky, how to find your way around the moon and the planets, making an astronomer's flashlight, and choosing and using a telescope—all in terms that are easy to grasp and remember. Discover the Stars is the perfect introduction to the heavens, simple enough to be useful if you're just starting out but packed with enough information to keep you learning and enjoying the stars for years to come.

Author : Gaylord Johnson,Irving Adler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : UCAL:B5012281

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Discover the Stars by Gaylord Johnson,Irving Adler Pdf

Author : Robin Kerrod
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Constellations
ISBN : 1875169946

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The Book of Constellations by Robin Kerrod Pdf

This fascinating narrative recounts the history of astronomy and, with more than 100 full-color illustrations, it shows readers how to find the planets and constellations in the night sky. In ancient times, people thought that the Sun, Moon, and stars were gods. They recorded their movements and imagined that the stars made pictures in the sky. The Greeks and the Romans related these "pictures" of animals and men--or constellations--to their legends. They also identified planets and named them for their gods--Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter. Their observations marked the first step in the development of astronomy, which today is a sophisticated science. Modern astronomers have followed the tradition of naming heavenly bodies after ancient gods. For instance, the solar system's outer planets weren't identified until after the telescope's invention, but with their discoveries they were named after Uranus, a Greek god of the sky . . . Neptune, the Roman god of the sea . . . and Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld. The author recounts the legends connected with many constellations, including Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Orion, and others. This beautifully illustrated book helps readers navigate their way around the night sky as they learn the significance of heavenly bodies' names. Color photos and illustrations throughout.

Author : Cynthia Pratt Nicolson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Stars
ISBN : 1415662665

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Discover the Stars by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson Pdf

Introduces children to the stars including the constellations, the life cycles of stars, and galaxies.

Author : Adam Ford
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781611802832

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Stars by Adam Ford Pdf

Who isn’t fascinated by the sheer size of the universe? Stars offers a straightforward guide to what we know and how we know it—from the Big Bang to star nurseries andto the beginnings of life on planet Earth. Find out why you can’t draw a diagram of the solar system to scale, discover how gravity holds our planet together, and learn why we’re all made of stardust. Included inside: • season-by-season guide to stargazing • double-sided star chart covering the northern and southern hemispheres • pull-out activities, including Test Your Eyesight cards and a “What do you weigh on other planets?” spinning wheel, plus four sheets of stickers

Author : Debbie Frank
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781472260628

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Written in the Stars by Debbie Frank Pdf

Your life, love and destiny are... WRITTEN IN THE STARS ** DEBBIE FRANK'S ASTRO INSIGHTS BRING YOUR INNER STAR TO LIFE ** In Written in the Stars Debbie Frank, renowned media astrologer, deciphers the language of the stars with wit and sincerity. Her powerful, nurturing observations will connect you to the cosmic forces guiding your destiny and empower you to live your best life. The book covers the four elements of fire, earth, air and water, as well as the 12 star signs. LIFE Discover your core personality qualities, the mantra you should live by and the key objects to keep close to you for positive energy. LOVE Know the people to surround yourself with and the tribe you belong to. Find your perfect match: how to date them, hold them or let them go. DESTINY Is your destiny written in the stars? What is your star power and what can you give to the world? * ARIES * TAURUS * GEMINI * CANCER * LEO * VIRGO * LIBRA * SCORPIO * SAGITTARIUS * CAPRICORN * AQUARIUS * PISCES It's written in the stars - your best life is about to begin!

Author : Richard Berry
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0517565293

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Discover the Stars by Richard Berry Pdf

For 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 telescope. The tour is conducted by the editor of Astronomy magazine, Richard Berry, whose two-color, computer-plotted sky maps and clear instructions make stargazing fun and productive from your first night out. The heart of Discover the Stars is two sections of big, beautiful sky maps and charts. The first section features twelve maps that show the entire sky overhead as it appears during each month of the year. These outline all the constellations visible anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, and the accompanying text reveals the rich ancient mythology that surrounds the star groups. The second section is made up of twenty-three star charts that depict smaller regions of the sky in great detail. These charts give the names of key stars and lead you to fascinating features such as stars with unusual colors, double stars, variable stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Separate chapters cover basics, such as how the stars move through the sky, how to find your way around the moon and the planets, making an astronomer's flashlight, and choosing and using a telescope -- all in terms that are easy to grasp and remember. Discover the Stars is the perfect introduction to the heavens, simple enough to be useful if you're just starting out but packed with enough information to keep you learning and enjoying the stars for years to come. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Aniela Publications
Publisher : Aniela Publications
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Constellations for Kids: The Fun Way to Learn About the Stars, Discover the Magic of the Solar System, and Stargaze like an Astronomer! by Aniela Publications Pdf

Are you ready to impress your friends & family with amazing knowledge & exciting tales of the constellations?! If so, keep reading… Have you ever looked up at the night sky & imagined what might be out there? You’re not alone! People have been wondering that for thousands of years. Technology like telescopes & space shuttles are quite new, so before we could really investigate space, people would make up stories about what they thought was up there. Some people saw heroes & monsters made out of stars & would tell stories about them. This book is going to tell you all about the wonderful things floating around above your head & teach you how to find some of the planets & special stars from your bedroom window. (It’s exploding with fun pictures to help you visualize them, too.) It’s also packed with legendary tales about the constellations, like how the constellation of Hercules shows him wrestling the monster Hydra or how Pegasus–a magical flying horse with wings–was the only animal that could carry Zeus’s lightning bolts without getting hurt! Discovering constellations doesn’t have to be difficult, even if you don’t own a telescope. You can even find them by using your hands! Try this HANDY (pun fully intended) tip to help you find the stars: Straighten your arm out in front of you & make your hand into a fist. The distance from your first knuckle (don’t count the thumb) to your fourth knuckle is 10 degrees. Now spread out only your thumb & pinkie finger. The distance from tip to tip is 25 degrees. (If you hold up just your pinkie finger by itself, the width of it is 1 degree.) This will help you navigate the night sky to find the constellations in this book! Did You Know: There are some stars you can see from Canada that will never be seen from Australia! Or that Jupiter, the largest planet, has 80 moons! Or that one day on Venus lasts as long as 6,000 hours! (That means 1 day of school would last over 8 months!) You’ll discover: Why the ancient Romans are responsible for our galaxy being named after a chocolate bar! Why your parents might be receiving messages from space when traveling! The incredible trick to see how far apart objects in space are just by using your own hand! The amazing star that the dinosaurs would have been able to see millions of years ago Why sticking a pencil through an orange can help you visualize how the earth spins Incredible tales behind the constellations that your friends at school won’t believe! How to master the constellations for any season! The planet that’s not home to aliens—but robots! What the Ancient Egyptians designed their pyramids to point to Why you should get your camera ready for the year 2061 Why the moon’s gravity could be a surfer’s best friend! The best time to see incredible events in the sky! How to see a meteor shower every minute Which fruit to shine a flashlight on to help you visualize moon phases An in-depth glossary so you can quickly understand the cool words inside & much more! From the giant Virgo to the much smaller Corona Borealis, you will discover all the tips & tricks to finding the constellations, as well as some amazing facts that will make you sound like a professional astronomer. There are so many things in space to explore that not even scientists know exactly what is out there. Who knows what they (or you!) will discover in the future? So, if you want to master the night skies & discover amazing knowledge & tales that will leave your friends scratching their heads, scroll up & click Add to Cart.

Author : Toni Eugene
Publisher : Publications International
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0785361138

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Discover Stars and Planets by Toni Eugene Pdf

Describes galaxies, stars, constellations, and planets, with emphasis on our solar system.

Author : Sandra Nickel
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781647003210

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The Stuff Between the Stars by Sandra Nickel Pdf

An inspired biographical picture book about a female astronomer who makes huge discoveries about the mysteries of the night sky and changed the way we look at the universe Vera Rubin was one of the astronomers who discovered and named dark matter, the thing that keeps the universe hanging together. Throughout her career she was never taken seriously as a scientist because she was one of the only female astronomers at that time, but she didn’t let that stop her. She made groundbreaking and incredibly significant discoveries that scientists have only recently been able to really appreciate—and she changed the way that we look at the universe. A stunning portrait of a little-known trailblazer, The Stuff Between the Stars tells Vera’s story and inspires the youngest readers who are just starting to look up at the stars.

Author : Laurence Santrey
Publisher : Troll Communications
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Stars
ISBN : 0893755699

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Discovering the Stars by Laurence Santrey Pdf

Introduces the characteristics of stars and the constellations to which they belong.

Author : Kelsey Johnson
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1638788340

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Constellations for Kids by Kelsey Johnson Pdf

Over thousands of years, stargazers have noticed shapes in the stars, also called constellations. Different cultures have seen mythical animals and heroes within these constellations, and many travelers have used the stars as a guide for their journeys. This book will show young astronomers how to read the night sky as they discover more than 20 unique constellations. From Canis Major to Cassiopeia, each constellation includes easy-to-check sky maps with bright illustrations and guidance on the direction and how high from the horizon you'll need to look. You'll also find step-by-steps on how to use other stars to guide the way, plus a look at the mythology behind each constellation.

Author : Cynthia Pratt Nicolson
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1417752874

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Discover the Stars by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson Pdf

For use in schools and libraries only. Answers questions about stars, constellations, and galaxies.

Author : Bryan E. Penprase
Publisher : Springer
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319525976

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The Power of Stars by Bryan E. Penprase Pdf

Completely revised and updated, this new edition provides a readable, beautifully illustrated journey through world cultures and the vibrant array of sky mythology, creation stories, models of the universe, temples and skyscrapers that each culture has created to celebrate and respond to the power of the night sky. Sections on the archaeoastronomy of South Asia and South East Asia have been expanded, with original photography and new research on temple alignments in Southern India, and new material describing the astronomical practices of Indonesia, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries. Beautiful photographs of temples in India and Asia have been added, as well as new diagrams explaining the alignment of these structures and the astronomical underpinnings of temples within the Pallava and Chola cultures. From new fieldwork in the Four Corners region of North America, Dr. Penprase has included accounts of Pueblo skywatching and photographs of ceremonial kivas that help elucidate the rich astronomical knowledge of the Pueblo people. The popular “Archaeoastronomy of Skyscrapers” section of the book has been updated as well, with new interpretations of skyscrapers in Indonesia, Taiwan and China.With the rapid pace of discovery in astronomy and astrophysics, entirely new perspectives are emerging about dark matter, inflation and the future of the universe. The Power of Stars puts these discoveries in context and describes how they fit into the modern perspective of cosmology, which has arisen from the universal human response to the sky that has inspired both ancient and modern cultures.

Author : George Johnson
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780393348378

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Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe (Great Discoveries) by George Johnson Pdf

"A short, excellent account of [Leavitt’s] extraordinary life and achievements." —Simon Singh, New York Times Book Review George Johnson brings to life Henrietta Swan Leavitt, who found the key to the vastness of the universe—in the form of a “yardstick” suitable for measuring it. Unknown in our day, Leavitt was no more recognized in her own: despite her enormous achievement, she was employed by the Harvard Observatory as a mere number-cruncher, at a wage not dissimilar from that of workers in the nearby textile mills. Miss Leavitt’s Stars uncovers her neglected history.