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The Art of Urban Astronomy: A Guide to Stargazing Wherever You Are Kindle Edition

by Abigail Beall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Did you know that stars are seasonal? That Orion is one of the brightest constellations? That a single day on Venus is longer than an entire year on Venus?

Space has captivated mankind since the beginning of time. Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong became the first man to step on the moon and since then our knowledge of astronomy has continued to expand. With so many mysteries yet to be solved, science journalist Abigail Beall takes readers on an astonishing journey though the landscape of space.

In The Art of Urban Astronomy, you will be guided through the seasons and learn about the brightest stars and constellations, the myths and legends of astronomy and how to identify star clusters and galaxies with just your eyes or a pair of binoculars. For urban dwellers wrapped up in the rush and bustle of the city, it can be calming and truly valuable to take the time simply to stop, look and reconnect with nature.

Packed full of seasonal star charts, constellation charts and fascinating facts, this is the perfect guide for those who have looked up at the night sky and don't know where to begin. After reading this book, you'll never look up in the same way again.

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Abigail Beall is a freelance science journalist. She studied Physics at Durham University before completing a masters in Science Journalism at City University in London. She grew up in Scotland and now lives in Leeds, but spent most of 2018 travelling around Asia. Find her on Twitter and Instagram @abbybeall

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NVJLSXH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trapeze (July 11, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 11, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 12851 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 129 ratings

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3.0 out of 5 stars Para astrônomos iniciantes
Reviewed in Brazil on August 1, 2019
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Como livro introdutório para astronomia, funciona. Por outro lado esperava mais ênfase no "urban" . Faltou um pouco mais de prática para ser um "guia" de fato
Apesar de linguagem simples ( dado o assunto) não é simploria ou raso. Mas não é o livro definitivo, apenas introdutório.
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Jack F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible and informative book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2019
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One could glance at the title of this book with initial intrigue only to decide against it and go for the newest murder mystery fad book. You would be making the most momentous of errors. A catastrophic mistake. A lamentable blunder. A horrible howler....you get my drift. This book is incredible, informative, intelligent, innovative, inquisitive, inviting and irreplaceable.

I live in the smog covered troll hole that is London and most bright illuminations are not stars but the blink of a light at the top of the shard, the walkie talkie, big ben, the gherkin and of course (who could forget) the arcelorMittal orbit sculpture. There surely can't be stars that bite through the omnipresent haze of the gasses slowly suffocating our tender and fragile planet? WRONG. There's not only stars but even planets!!! No Joke. Like you can see Mars and that. Even from foggy old London.

Abigail takes us step by step through how to locate and recognise these and manages simultaneously to pass on her infectious enthusiasm for all things astrophysical. For what are we really except a bunch of elements held together by Laminin.

So, Why not try it: put down your new Jo Nesbo; avail yourself of the newest Gillian Flynn; stop re-reading Harry potter for one second, and pick up The Art of Urban Astronomy: A Guide to Stargazing Wherever You Are (so good they capitalised all the big words). You will learn so much! Even if, like me, you are a grumpy, anti-social Londoner who thinks he prefers gazing at the chewing gum laden roof of the southbound Northern Line to Morden than the sky! Look up. Learn a little. You will not regret buying this book.

In all seriousness though. Very good book, designed and written for the Layman(or woman), not too long and lots of tips for further reading/ App downloading to continue to expand your knowledge.

10/10 will read again.
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Bob
4.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in Australia on August 16, 2019
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Found this short book succinct and practical. great for a beginner and a wonderful foundation.
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Jacqui Cullingham
5.0 out of 5 stars Present for my stargazing son z
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2021
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Bought this book based on recommendations x looks really interesting x
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Amelie
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2020
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Really nice book. Had a beautiful cover and pictures. Light easy to read text, helps you understand astronomy without much knowledge to begin with, perfect entry way into astronomy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2020
Really nice book. Had a beautiful cover and pictures. Light easy to read text, helps you understand astronomy without much knowledge to begin with, perfect entry way into astronomy!
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