Astronomy adventures and vacations : how to get the most out of astronomy in your leisure time / Timothy Treadwell.

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Astronomy adventures and vacations : how to get the most out of astronomy in your leisure time / Timothy Treadwell.

9783319500027 (electronic book)
3319500023 (electronic book)
9783319500003
3319500007

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2017]

English

1 online resource : color illustrations.

10.1007/978-3-319-50002-7 doi

QB44.3

520

This astronomy travel guide examines the many wonderful opportunities for experiencing the observing hobby. Amateur astronomy is often consigned to observing from home or from a local park, yet it can be much more. Tim Treadwell explores all the possibilities of astronomical and space-related activities that are available on day trips and longer vacations. These activities range from observatory visits and other simple ways to build an astronomy event into a holiday, to full blown specialized astronomy travel. Many trips give the opportunity to visit some of the world’s famous attractions. On most vacations it can be a matter of just taking a day (or night) out of your schedule to fit in an astronomy event, but larger, dedicated pilgrimages are also possible. How to make the most of astronomy potential on a holiday, whether observing on the beach in Hawaii with the Telescope Guy or visiting Star City in Russia, is covered in detail. Go to a star party, explore the national parks or see the northern lights! There are a wide variety of activities for all budgets described in this book.

Includes index.

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Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.

Print version: 9783319500003

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