Stargazing, Royal Observatory Greenwich
Stargazing, Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Stargazing

Author: Royal Observatory Greenwich, Radmila Topalovic, Tom Kerss, Collins Astronomy

Narrator: Tom Kerss

Unabridged: 3 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Collins

Published: 08/05/2021


Synopsis

An ideal introduction for beginner and seasoned stargazers alike from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Astronomy expert Tom Kerss offers complete advice from the ground up, introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps, explaining the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year. Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary wonders of the night sky. The accompanying short further resources booklet allows you to follow the star charts explanations on the audiobook. This booklet is available from https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008196271

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hazel on October 13, 2019

Collins Stargazing is a super book. I really enjoyed reading it. The wording was simple to follow and the photography in it was fantastic. Great book to start out learing about stargazing but also to go back to again and again to remind yourself of what to look for at specific times of the year. I w......more

Goodreads review by Vanessa on December 31, 2024

Stargazing: Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy by the Royal Observatory, narrated by the ever-engaging Tom Kerss, is a celestial gem. As someone new to astronomy, I couldn’t have asked for a better guide to exploring the wonders of the night sky. From the very first chapter, it builds a solid foundation......more

Goodreads review by Catherine on August 09, 2021

I really loved this audiobook, which is about astronomy, and I found it very interesting. It was easy to understand and I learned a lot from it. It is suitable for beginners and it covers topics such as planets, stars, celestial maps, how to do stargazing and what equipment you will need to do this,......more

Goodreads review by Rubén on June 26, 2020

El contenido de esta guía es perfecto para iniciarse en la astronomía. Contiene explicaciones sencillas acompañadas de muchas fotografías y gráficos. El formato de impresión es pequeño, pero desde luego que no se le puede pedir uno mayor dado el precio que tiene. A pesar de ello, personalmente me pa......more


Quotes

‘… perfect for anyone looking to start a new hobby or simply have a better understanding of our Universe.’- Firetrench ‘This would make an ideal gift for any beginner to astronomy – recommended.’ Journal of the British Astronomical Association