Astronomy Adventures and Vacations How to Get the Most Out of Astronomy in Your Leisure Time /
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 activi...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2017. |
| Series: | The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50002-7 |
Table of Contents:
- 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.