The Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky (with FREE Stargazers Planisphere!)

ISBN: 0890516413

Author: Dr. Jason Lisle

Condition: Used

Packed with pictures, diagrams, scripture references, and easy-to-understand summaries, The Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky will give you everything you need to explore the remarkable beauty of the stars, moon, and planets all from a biblical perspective!Whether you want to identify constellations, look for planets in the night sky, or shoot amazing photos of the Milky Way, Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters degree and PhD in astrophysics provides a very thorough, practical, and easy to read handbook to fuel the curiosity of amateur astronomers ages 10-100. These incredible insights and tricks from Dr. Lisle will make your stargazing sessions go from starter to stellar: Study the 150 stunning, full-color star charts to learn the names and placement of constellations Learn the difference between a star, moon, planet, comet, asteroid, etc. Discover galaxies and celestial events with the naked eye Master the settings on your camera to capture incredible astrophotography And much more!Now includes the FREE Stargazer's Planisphere. This chart helps you locate the positions of stars on any night of the year so you can better enjoy God's amazing night sky.Key Features of the Stargazers Guide to the Night SkyHighly Visual: Packed with over 150 illustrations and diagrams, the Stargazers Guide doesnt just tell you about the heavens, it shows you intricate details and the designs of Gods celestial creation. Practical: This incredible guide covers 12 need-to-know topics that you can use on your next stargazing outing from understanding how the eye works to enhance your views of the night sky to tracing the celestial movements of the planets and stars! Biblically Based: Enjoy studying the stars, galaxies, planets, and more from a Christian and creationist theology perspective! Interactive: Put everything you learn to the test as Dr. Lisle guides you, step-by-step, into locating constellations, adjusting the settings on your camera to shoot the night sky, mastering the settings on your telescope, and much more!The hardcover edition of The Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky boasts 240 glossy pages of education for the hobby astronomer or science student. This resource is excellent for the family, homeschool, couples, or individuals who like to learn and explore the beauty of God's creation.