{"product_id":"9781545132036","title":"Home Astronomy: How To Master The Art-And-Science Of Star Gazing","description":"\u003cp\u003eHome Astronomy for Beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow To Master The Art-And-Science Of Star Gazing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePicture this. You are enjoying a great summer evening on the beach with a group of friends. As night falls and the stars begin to appear, there's someone in the group who can name every star, every constellation and quote the historical significance of each one!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHas this ever happened to you? How would YOU like to be front and center for a change? Here's how you can quickly and easily impress your friends with your knowledge by learning about astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListen, it doesn't matter if you know next to nothing about astronomy, you can make it your hobby extraordinaire!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow yourself to drift back in time to when you were a small child lying on your back on the newly mown grass staring at the panorama above you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou were intent on being very quiet thinking that if you didn't bring attention to yourself your parents wouldn't tell you to run off to bed. Your eyes were filled with wonder and you were almost mesmerized by the questions that filled your mind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaybe your children are of an age where they are asking questions about the stars. Sure, we can all pretty much point out the Big Dipper, but there is so much more we can learn and teach our children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't have to become an expert but there is much historical significance in the stars and learning more about them can be fun and educational.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee what you will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescopes and Light - How to select just the right telescope for your home hobby.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring the Stars - Learn the names of the stars and maybe even create your own constellations for fun!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll About the Sun - Learn how to safely explore our most important star.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout Galaxies - Discover how many different types of galaxies there are and how our scientists came to understand them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring the Solar System - What is The International Astronomical Union (IAU) and what does it have to do with us?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisiting the Planets - How to locate our nearest neighbors and help your children find them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflecting on the Moon - How to teach your kids about the moon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat About Comets and Meteors - Learn about important details and where to find more information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Discussion on Black Holes - Learn why we should know more about these phenomena and some of the theories surround them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Stars Die - What happens when they go poof!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Recognize the Constellations - This is the really fun part!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor Maligned Pluto - Read about recent findings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstrology - Fact and Fiction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, as we discussed before, this isn't going to make you an expert on astronomy. What it will do is help you create a fun hobby for the entire family. It can also give you great information to use as conversation starters in social situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't wait. Get your copy now and start putting it to the test tonight!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CreateSpace Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47064145068272,"sku":"9781545132036","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781545132036_p0.jpg?v=1763749801","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781545132036","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}