Yearbook of Astronomy 2022

The “excellent resource” used by both amateur and professional astronomers for sixty years, filled with references and enlightening articles (Booklist). Since this invaluable annual publication first appeared in 1962, stargazers and sky-watchers have enjoyed its comprehensive, jargon-free monthly sky notes and its authoritative set of sky charts that enable backyard astronomers everywhere to plan their viewing of the year’s eclipses, comets, meteor showers, and minor planets, as well as detailing the phases of the moon and visibility and locations of the planets throughout the year. It also includes a variety of entertaining and informative articles. In the 2022 edition, you’ll find coverage of a wide range of topics including: • A History of the Amateur Astronomical Society: 1962 to 2022 • Expanding Cosmic Horizons • Frank Drake and His Equation • Remote Telescopes • Skies Over Ancient America, and more After six decades, The Yearbook of Astronomy continues to be essential reading for anyone fascinated by the magic and mysteries of our universe.

© 2021 White Owl (E-bog): 9781526790064

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E-bog: 4. august 2021