Best Comets, Meteors & Asteroids Books
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1. 50 Things To See With A Telescope – Kids: A Constellation Focused Approach
Author: by John A Read
English
72 pages
0999034650
From the author of the bestselling book 50 Things to See with a Small Telescope, this colorful edition explores the constellations with young readers, guiding them to dozens of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Every page features a helpful telescope view, showing exactly how objects appear through a small telescope or binoculars.
While a member of the Mount Diablo Astronomical Society in California, John Read taught thousands of students how to use telescopes and explore the night sky. Now, he’s sharing this knowledge with you! Even without a telescope, this introduction to the night sky is essential for every child’s collection.
A new version of this book called “50 Things to See with a Telescope – A Young Stargazers Guide” will also be available September, 2018.
2. National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, 2nd Edition
Author: by Andrew Fazekas
National Geographic
English
288 pages
Explore the star-studded cosmos with this fully updated, user-friendly skywatcher’s guide, filled with charts, graphics, photographs, and expert tips for viewing – and understanding – the wonders of space. Stargazing’s too much fun to leave to astronomers. In these inviting pages, “Night Sky Guy” Andrew Fazekas takes an expert but easygoing approach that will delight would-be astronomers of all levels.
Essential information, organized logically, brings the solar system, stars, and planets to life in your own backyard. Start with the easiest constellations and then “star-hop” across the night sky to find others nearby. Learn about the dark side of the moon, how to pick Mars out of a planetary lineup, and which kinds of stars twinkle in your favorite constellations.
Hands-on tips and techniques for observing with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope help make the most out of sightings and astronomical phenomena such as eclipses and meteor showers. Photographs and graphics present key facts in an easy-to-understand format, explaining heavenly phenomena such as black holes, solar flares, and supernovas.
3. 2021 Night Sky Almanac: A Month-by-Month Guide to North America's Skies from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (Guide to the Night Sky)
Author: by Nicole Mortillaro
ISBN: 978-0228102595
Published at: Firefly Books (October 20, 2020)
A portable guidebook for enjoying the night sky in 2021. 2021 Night Sky Almanac is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all of the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky.
This in-depth guide first introduces readers to the objects in the sky – from stars, to comets, to globular clusters – and then takes them through the cosmic events to look out for each month in 2021, with sky maps, moon phase charts and info about the planets.
The book also features: Methods for using your hands to measure angles in the sky; Information about binoculars and telescopes; History of constellations, including Indigenous history; A glossary of terms; And much, much more! 2021 Night Sky Almanac is both a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and a quick reference book for more experienced sky watchers who don’t want to miss a thing.
Its compact size means it’s perfect for taking on an “astro-vacation” or simply sky viewing in the backyard. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) was founded ad hoc in 1868 and incorporated in 1890 with a dual membership of professionals and amateurs.
4. Universe, Third Edition
Author: by DK
DK
English
528 pages
Marvel at the wonders of the universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our solar system and beyond. Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the basic techniques of practical astronomy.
The core of the book is a tour of the cosmos covering the Solar System, the Milky Way, and galaxies beyond our own. Explanatory pages introduce different celestial phenomena, such as galaxies, and are followed by catalogs that profile the most interesting and important examples.
A comprehensive star atlas completes the picture, with entries on each of the 88 constellations and a monthly sky guide showing the night sky as it appears throughout the year as viewed from both the northern and southern hemispheres.
5. The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Author: by DK
B074Q9BBZB
DK
September 7, 2017
Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried tounderstand what’s out there. This encyclopedia takes you on a journey through time and space to discover our place in the Universe. From the planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, we invite you to take a journeythrough the wonders of the Universe.
Get ready to discover the story of the Universe one page at a time! This educational book foryoung adults will launch you on a wild trip through the cosmos and the incredible discoveriesthroughout history. Filled to the brim with beautifully illustrated flowcharts, graphics, and jargon-free language,The Astronomy Book breaks down hard-to-grasp concepts to guide you in understandingalmost 100 big astronomical ideas.
The Way to The Stars is Open! How do we measure the Universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? Now youcan find out all the answers to these questions and so much more in this inquisitive bookabout our Universe!
7. NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
Author: by Terence Dickinson
Firefly Books
English
192 pages
Revised Fourth Edition: updated for use through 2025. The first three editions of NightWatch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astronomers everywhere.
Each new edition has outsold the previous one because of thorough revisions and additional new material. NightWatch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has improvements over the 3rd edition in every chapter, including: The famous charts, ideal for stargazers using a small telescope or binoculars A complete update of the equipment section, including computerized telescopes An enlarged photography section, including how-to instructions for using the new generation of digital cameras for astronomical photography, both with and without a telescope The tables of future solar and lunar eclipses, planetary conjunctions and planet locations, updated through 2025.
8. Hubble's Universe: Greatest Discoveries and Latest Images
Author: by Terence Dickinson
Firefly Books
English
332 pages
Praise for the first edition: “Superbly well produced. Any engagement with this ‘cosmic portfolio,’ from picture gazing to deep reading, is grandly rewarded.” -Booklist [starred review] “The book’s precise descriptions and captions brilliantly complement the 300 full-color Hubble images … This is an amazing book …
Outstanding.” -Library Journal “A treasure map to the majesty of our universe.” -Publishers Weekly “A reminder that the finest telescope in space might also be the greatest camera ever created.” -Wall Street Journal The first edition of Hubble’s Universe displayed 300 pages of high-resolution celestial portraits selected by bestselling astronomy writer Terence Dickinson from the initial 22 years of the Hubble Space Telescope’s exploration of distant galaxies.
With the telescope now at the apex of its imaging capabilities, this second edition adds another chapter with more than 36 completely new images, including the first publication of a four-page fold-out of the Andromeda Galaxy, the nearest spiral galaxy to Earth, revealing more than one million individual stars.
9. National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Night Sky of North America
Author: by Catherine H. Howell
National Geographic
English
180 pages
We all gaze at the night sky in wonderand this guidebook, the ninth in the National Geographic Pocket Guide series, provides a go-to reference for everything filling the dark canvas above us. A basic guide to the solar system, distant galaxies, exoplanets and deep space, satellites and spacecraft, the big bang, meteor showers, and moon phases, this book also features scores of sky and constellation charts for stargazers.
Each of the 147 featured topics includes a photograph or explanatory illustration or graphic. Interesting facts and tips throughout offer a quick guide to observing the night sky with the naked eye, from the Big Dipper and the North Star to auroras and eclipses.
10. Field Guide to the Night Sky (National Audubon Society Field Guides)
Author: by National Audubon Society
Knopf (October 15, 1991)
English
716 pages
The most comprehensive field guide available to the fabulous mysteries above-a must-have for any enthusiast’s day pack or home library-from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. The National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky provides a concise guided tour of the heavens, from planets in our solar system to the constellations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, stars, galaxies, astronomical bodies, phenomena, comets, and more.
Featuring a durable vinyl binding, over 700 full-color photographs, sky charts, and constellation charts, as well as detailed descriptive text, this comprehensive, easy-to-use field guide is the perfect companion volume for any stargazer.
11. Primary Composition Notebook Story Paper Journal: Dashed Midline And Picture Space School Exercise Book | 120 Story Pages | Red – Rocket (Outer Space Astronomy Series)
Author: by Petit Papillon Bleu
English
120 pages
1717870384
Primary Composition Notebook – Story Journal For Grades K-2 & 3Features Half Picture Space, Half Skip Line Spacing Large 8″x10″ (20.3×25. 4 cm) – 60 Sheets/120 Pages Softcover school notebook or composition book for kids in the early Grades K-2 & 3 Compatible with the commonly used D’Nealian, Zaner-Bloser and McDoughal Littell handwriting methods 5/8″ ruling, 5/16″ dashed midline & 5/16″ skip space Thicker baseline and slightly wider midline dashes makes handwriting practice easier for young learners A fun and colorful rocketship design that’s appealing to children of all agesSee our other styles in the Outer Space Astronomy series including Handwriting Practice Paper pages and Wide Ruled/Lined pages, search “Petit Papillon Bleu” on Amazon to see them all.
12. Photography: Night Sky: A Field Guide for Shooting after Dark
Author: by Jennifer Wu
Mountaineers Books
English
176 pages
Photography: Night Sky will give you the tips and techniques you need to take stunning photographs in the dark. You’ll learn how to overcome the unique issues that confront nighttime photographers and capture images of which you’ll be proud. Co-author Jennifer Wu, an elite Canon Explorer of Light professional photographer, has become renowned for her ability to capture nighttime phenomena, from quarter-phase moon rises to shooting stars to the ephemeral Milky Way.
This new guide reveals her methods and concentrates on photographing four principal subjects: stars as points of light, star trails, the moon, and twilight. These subjects share common photo techniques and considerations, but each also requires a distinct approach. Once captured, your digital images must be fi nished on the computer; coauthor and author of the bestselling Photography: Outdoors, James Martin, delves into the settings and procedures that elevate an image from mundane to striking.
This clear and practical guide will help photographers of all levels portray the stunning spectacle of the night sky, preserving those special memories and moments from a life outdoors.
13. Night Sky – A Field Guide to the Constellations
Author: by Jonathan Poppele
Adventure Publications
English
384 pages
Make Stargazing More Fun Than Ever! Stargazing is among the most peaceful and inspiring outdoor activities. Night Sky, the award-winning book by Jonathan Poppele, makes it even better! Take a simple approach to finding 64 constellations by focusing on one constellation at a time, instead of attempting to study dizzying charts.
Start with the easy-to-find constellations during each season and work toward the more difficult ones. Learn how to locate any constellation in relation to the Big Dipper, the North Star, and the top of the sky. With multiple ways to locate each constellation, you’ll know where in the sky to look and what to look for!
Along the way, you’ll be introduced to mythology, facts, and tidbits, as well as details about the planets, solar system, and more. This revised and expanded edition includes new photographs, new discoveries, and more constellations, including a section that introduces the 44 constellations of the Southern Hemisphere.
14. Visual Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Milky Way and Beyond
Author: by National Geographic
National Geographic
English
324 pages
This compelling visual journey through our galaxy combines more than 350 photographs, illustrations, and graphics to present the universe as you’ve never seen it before. Visual Galaxy is a deep dive into the past, present, and future of our home galaxy, the Milky Way.
In this mind-expanding visual tour through the cosmos, spectacular photographs are converted into interpretive graphics, starting with the sun and moving outward into space where stars are born, black holes lurk, and planets of diverse size and anatomy spin through their orbit.
The final chapters locate our galaxy within the known universe and add a scintillating peek of other exoplanets in the cosmos. Detailed maps and fascinating imagery from recent space missions are paired with clear, authoritative scientific information.
15. The World at Night: Spectacular photographs of the night sky
Author: by Babak Tafreshi
White Lion Publishing
English
240 pages
See the full beauty of our night sky revealed as never before in over 200 photographs from around the world. Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets, and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the world’s most important landmarks against the backdrop of an incredible nightscape.
Babak Tafreshi, founder of the international organization The World at Night, has curated the images in this collectionmany of them previously unseento reveal the true splendor of the sky at night. A specialist guide to night-sky photography will help you capture your own gorgeous images of the heavens.
Commentary on the science, astronomy, and photography accompany stunning images organized by theme:Symbols of all nations and religions embraced by one sky of endless beautiesUNESCO World Heritage Sites at nightThe Universe revealed through constellations, sky motions, atmospheric phenomenon, Aurora, and other wondersImages highlighting the beauty of dark skies away from light-polluted urban areasCelestial events, from great comets to spectacular eclipsesAstro-tourism destinations, like ancient astronomical monuments and modern observatories
