Explore the series--Night Sky

Author: Ding Wei
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: The content of "Night Sky" mainly includes the following four aspects●Journey through space to introduce readers to the gateway of astronomy, aiming to help astronomy enthusiasts gain a solid foundation of knowledge, covering all aspects of understanding the universe—visiting the solar system, the birth, evolution, and death of stars, and exploring galaxies, etc.●Exploring new areas of astronomy Following the main line of continuous innovation in astronomical observation methods, it explains how astronomers observe the universe and how space probes explore each planet, as well as the attempts made by people in exploring extraterrestrial civilizations.●Providing practical guidance for astronomy enthusiasts in observing the night sky, including observational instruments, lunar phases and eclipses, how to use celestial coordinates to accurately locate celestial bodies, and navigating the sky, etc.●Observing the night sky will provide 4 maps of the northern and southern skies, 6 dual lunar maps, and observation guides for all 88 constellations in alphabetical order. It is believed that astronomy enthusiasts will love and appreciate this book, and find it beneficial. "Night Sky" will present a previously unprecedented beautiful cosmic image before your eyes. The book is compiled by several renowned experts, including Robert Burnham, the editor-in-chief of the "Astronomy" magazine; Louis Bernstein, an interpreter at the Montreal Planetarium; Will Tirion, the world's foremost creator of basic astronomical charts; and Richard Baechler, the organizer of night sky observation activities at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.