First Magnitude

First Magnitude
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Publisher : World Scientific
Total Pages : 252
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ISBN-10 : 9789814417426
ISBN-13 : 9814417424
Rating : 4/5 (424 Downloads)

Book Synopsis First Magnitude by : James B. Kaler

Download or read book First Magnitude written by James B. Kaler and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First Magnitude" is an entry-level book for readers with brightly lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun, Moon, the five bright planets, and on the 23 brightest stars, which are visible from just about anywhere. The book concludes with bright ephemeral phenomena: meteors, comets, and exploding stars. The concept is a platform for introducing the reader to the wonders of the nighttime and daytime skies and serves as an introduction to general astronomy.James Kaler takes delight in sharing with us his extensive knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the study of the skies. He further discusses his thoughts on the evolving field of astronomy and expresses his surprise at having an asteroid named after him in honor of his outreach activities.


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