{"product_id":"illustrated-guide-to-astronomical-wonders-9780596526856","title":"Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the advent of inexpensive, high-power telescopes priced at under $250, amateur astronomy is now within the reach of anyone, and this is the ideal book to get you started. \u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders\u003c\/em\u003e offers you a guide to the equipment you need, and shows you how and where to find hundreds of spectacular objects in the deep sky -- double and multiple stars as well as spectacular star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou get a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts and terminology of astronomy, and specific advice about choosing, buying, using, and maintaining the equipment required for observing. \u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders\u003c\/em\u003e is designed to be used in the field under the special red-colored lighting used by astronomers, and includes recommended observing targets for beginners and intermediate observers alike. You get detailed start charts and specific information about the best celestial objects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe objects in this book were chosen to help you meet the requirements for several lists of objects compiled by The Astronomical League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinocular Messier Club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban Observing Club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Sky Binocular Club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Star Club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRASC Finest NGC List\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eCompleting the list for a particular observing club entitles anyone who is a member of the Astronomical League or RASC to an award, which includes a certificate and, in some cases, a lapel pin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is perfect for amateur astronomers, students, teachers, or anyone who is ready to dive into this rewarding hobby. Who knows? You might even find a new object, like amateur astronomer Jay McNeil. On a clear cold night in January 2004, he spotted a previously undiscovered celestial object near Orion, now called McNeil's Nebula. Discover what awaits you in the night sky with the \u003cem\u003eIllustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Maker Media, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780596526856\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.68h x 8.00w x 1.24d","brand":"Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36639262539932,"sku":"9780596526856","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_d3a189d3-b9fc-442c-857e-3182ac66ef58.jpg?v=1603849360","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/illustrated-guide-to-astronomical-wonders-9780596526856","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}