Astronomy Adventures and Vacations : How to Get the Most Out of Astronomy in Your Leisure Time
Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017
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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 activities that are available on day trips and longer vacations. These activities range from observatory visits and other simple ways to build an astronomy event into a holiday, to full blown spec ...; [leggi tutto]
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| Descrizione | Astronomy Adventures and Vacations : How to Get the Most Out of Astronomy in Your Leisure Time / by Timothy Treadwell. - Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017. - XIV, 262 p. 170 ill. in color ; online resource. - (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) |
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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. - Springer eBooks. - Printed edition: 9783319500003
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| ID scheda | 139394 |
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