The entire universe in a practical, user-friendly, and understandable guide. An essential guide for every amateur astronomer.

The Astronomy Handbook, by the award-winning astronomy author Govert Schilling, is the necessary guide for everything you need to know about space, including:

• the stars and constellations
• the planets
• the comets
• the eclipses
• the galaxies
• the black holes
• the exoplanets
• and much more

It offers excellent training for every amateur astronomer, including detailed and practical information on how to:

• locate and track the movements of constellations throughout the year
• observe the planets and the universe
• choose the best equipment to use, including telescopes and cameras
• photograph objects in space

Schilling provides an exciting history of astronomy, as well as clear and accessible explanations of binary stars, variable stars, and neutron stars; black holes and gamma-ray bursts; the formation and structure of galaxies; dark matter; and extraterrestrial life.

The Astronomy Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the universe and an essential reference for every student of the cosmos.

Pages: 256, Year of Publication: 0709, Dimensions: 20.4x20.4cm