50 Things to See on the Moon: A first-time stargazer's guide - Softcover

Read, John A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1732726132 ISBN 13: 9781732726130

Publisher: Stellar Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

50 Things to See on the Moon is the latest addition to the extremely popular 50 Things to See with a Telescope series. Like the other books in the series, this edition features "telescope view" which shows exactly what you can expect to see through your telescope or binoculars.
Why observe the Moon at all? The Moon is our nearest neighbor in space, it's easy to find, it's bright, and you don't have to go anywhere special to view it. Astronomer John A. Read has selected fifty of the best things to see -- organized by the phases of the Moon. As each day passes, an additional slice of the Moon becomes visible. With each slice comes new craters, lunar seas, and jagged mountains. This book is perfect for the first-time stargazer who is curious about what is up there.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

There are many reasons to explore the Moon (with a telescope from Earth, that is). It is our nearest neighbour in space, it's easy to find, it's bright, it has a variety of visual details to enjoy, you don't have to go anywhere special to view it (your urban yard is fine), and you don't need a fancy telescope. It's just that easy. But the best reason to observe the Moon as a beginning amateur astronomer is that you will learn how to operate your telescope and to interpret what you see. Then you will be much better prepared to go hunting for planets, double stars, galaxies, and other, more challenging objects. I assure you this is the truth!
With this book, John Read has wiped the slate clean and started from scratch. He has years of experience helping ordinary folk appreciate the night sky, and he has developed an excellent sense of what excites them. He's picked out 50 interesting lunar features that he has observed, photographed, and researched himself. I've watched him do it and can attest that he has put his heart and soul into the project. Whether you are embarking on a new lifelong hobby, or just having fun, this book is for you!David M. F. Chapman, Emeritus EditorRASC Observer's Handbook (2012-2016)

About the Author

JOHN A. READ's journey into astronomy began with a small and rickety telescope purchased at the local pharmacy. He was fascinated that it was possible to observe the moon and Saturn with its rings with such meager equipment. He knew he had to share these views with others. After writing his first book, 50 Things to See with a Small Telescope, John retired from his career in corporate finance. John is now a telescope operator at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, sits on the board of directors at the Halifax Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and is studying astrophysics at Saint Mary's University. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Stellar Publishing
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1732726132
• ISBN 13: 9781732726130
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 80