Be A Stargazer
How would you like to
get started today in the fascinating hobby of astronomy? Let Be A Stargazer take
you by the hand and guide you on your memorable journey through the universe
around us. From our small world we have gazed
upon the cosmic ocean for thousands of years. Ancient astronomers observed
points of light that appeared to move among the stars. They called these objects
planets, meaning wanderers, and named them after Roman deities - Jupiter, king
of the gods; Mars, the god of war; Mercury, messenger of the gods; Venus, the
god of love and beauty, and Saturn, father of Jupiter and god of agriculture.
The stargazers also observed comets with sparkling tails, and meteors or
shooting stars apparently falling from the sky. Since the invention of the
telescope, three more planets have been discovered in our solar system. The
science of astronomy is ever expanding. Be A Stargazer will provide you with an
understanding of astronomy and the universe around us. From our closest
neighbors, the moon, sun and planets to the distant reaches of the universe, the
stars and constellations, Be A Stargazer is your ultimate guide. Be A Stargazer
begins with a basic understanding of light and color. In the first three
chapters you will learn the important role these forces play in astronomy and an
understanding of the universe. Exciting experiments will help you in your
learning. Next we will examine the instruments used in astronomy and you will
learn how to build a simple spectroscope from low cost materials. Then it's on
to our sun, moon and planets, where you will learn there distance from us and
amazing facts about each of these bodies, and then beyond to study the
meteoroids, asteroids and comets and ending up at the stars and constellations
with star maps for observing the night sky. Be A Stargazer is the complete
manual for beginning this exciting new hobby. Astronomy is a hobby that will
give you years of enjoyment and learning.
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