{"product_id":"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. \u003cb\u003eThe Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders\u003c\/b\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003cb\u003eThe Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders\u003c\/b\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003e\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.\u003cp\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 \u003cb\u003eIllustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maker Media, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47013560320240,"sku":"9780596526856","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780596526856_p0.jpg?v=1772497958","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780596526856","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}