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title: "Stargazing: Introductory guide to exploring the night sky, perfect for beginners to astronomy"
brand: "royal observatory greenwich, radmila topalovic, tom kerss, collins astronomy"
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# Seasonal star & constellation charts Key stargazing dates & planning tips Solar system facts included Stargazing: Introductory guide to exploring the night sky, perfect for beginners to astronomy

**Brand:** royal observatory greenwich, radmila topalovic, tom kerss, collins astronomy
**Price:** £16.57
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## Summary

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- **What is this?** Stargazing: Introductory guide to exploring the night sky, perfect for beginners to astronomy by royal observatory greenwich, radmila topalovic, tom kerss, collins astronomy
- **How much does it cost?** £16.57 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Universal Sky Access:** Covers both Northern and Southern Hemispheres for global stargazers.
- • **Navigate the Night Like a Pro:** Seasonal star charts and constellation maps guide your every gaze.
- • **Plan Your Stargazing Adventures:** Expert tips on timing and tackling light pollution for optimal views.
- • **Cosmic Insights at Your Fingertips:** Packed with fascinating facts about planets and our solar system.
- • **Beginner-Friendly & Expert-Approved:** Clear, concise, and crafted by Royal Observatory astronomers.

## Overview

Stargazing is a top-rated beginner’s guide authored by Royal Observatory experts, featuring seasonal star charts, constellation maps, and solar system facts. It offers practical advice on equipment, light pollution, and timing, making it the perfect manual for novices eager to explore the night sky across both hemispheres.

## Description

A brilliant introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect manual for beginners to astronomy – introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps.
Discover how to tackle light pollution, how to stargaze with just your eyes, and what equipment is best for beginners.
Astronomy experts Radmila Topalovic and Tom Kerss explain the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year.
With seasonal star charts, constellation charts and facts about our Solar System, Stargazing is packed of useful information and guidance for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary wonders of the night sky.
The perfect companion to the best-selling Guide to the Night Sky from Collins, Stargazing is a great way to get started in the fascinating world of astronomy.
Download your free resource booklet to follow the star chart explanations on the Stargazing audiobook – visit collins.co.uk/stargazing-booklet

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Dimensions | 1.27 x 14.73 x 20.83 cm |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Isbn 10 | 0008196273 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0008196271 |
| Item Weight | 350 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 224 pages |
| Publication Date | 6 Oct. 2016 |
| Publisher | Collins |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Concise:
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 11 August 2018*

I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to get started in amateur astronomy, this is an extremely useful field guide and will help any budding astronomer get to grips with our wonderful universe. This book has been wonderfully laid out to not come across as too simple for the seasoned star gazer but also not too technical for the newcomer.This will provide all the information you need to get started. I would recommend this alongside the collins planisphere and a good astronomy (Red wavelength) torch for field reading as to not affect your night vision.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality introduction.
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 2 December 2016*

Great quality book and a perfect introduction to Astronomy.The book is simple and informative with lovely illustrations throughout. This would make a great read or a gift for anyone with a casual interest in stargazing and a worthwhile stepping stone for those taking Astronomy further!Would recommend.Good luck with your purchase!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ My husband loves this
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 27 April 2017*

I bought this for my husband after he completed an astronomy course as a hobby. It came on time although was a little thinner than I had thought. My husband loves that he can just dive in here and there and read whatever he's interested in that day - there's no set way to read it like chapters etc. The pictures are beautiful and it's very easy to read; particularly for the novice. The paper, however, has a shiny overlay and so some pages do stick together. All in all a really good and useful book.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Stargazing: Beginners Guide to Astronomy
- National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, 2nd Edition (National Geographic Backyard Guides)
- Guide to the Stars

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