Date: 14/12/2017 21:22:21
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 1161538
Subject: '100 Things to See in the Night Sky': A Stargazing Guide for Beginners
’100 Things to See in the Night Sky’: A Stargazing Guide for Beginners
Have you ever looked up at the night sky, scratching your head and wondering what planets and stars you’re seeing? Or have you ever wanted to wish upon a shooting star, but don’t know where to find one?
Southern Hemisphere version coming out next year.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1507207808/
Date: 14/12/2017 21:46:08
From: Michael V
ID: 1161550
Subject: re: '100 Things to See in the Night Sky': A Stargazing Guide for Beginners
From the “Geminids” thread, for those who don’t want to wait until next year.
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
Ian said:
Cool. Guess you have to know where to look?
Yes.
http://www.spacestories.com/virtualsky/virtualskysouth.html
Adjust date, time (local time) and location (it will search).
Oh, and November, December, no clouds, little to no light pollution and lots of care.
This comment was about finding and observing Andromeda.
Date: 15/12/2017 03:31:58
From: mollwollfumble
ID: 1161619
Subject: re: '100 Things to See in the Night Sky': A Stargazing Guide for Beginners
My favourite book of this type is “Norton’s Star Atlas” by Ian Ridpath.
http://www.ianridpath.com/books/nortonpage.htm