Look up at the sky and learn about the planets, stars and constellations. Whether with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.
With this book, you will learn about the starry sky. Gradually dive deeper and deeper into space. First, you will learn what our seasons have to do with the stars. Then you will learn to recognise the constellations. You will make a star chart and your own red light lamp and travel to the planets.
Later, you will venture into the deep sky to explore deep sky objects: with binoculars or a telescope, you will find star clusters and observe the Andromeda Galaxy 2.5 million light years away.
Ideally suited for children and young people aged 10 and above.
Author Marcus Schenk has been fascinated by the stars since visiting a planetarium at the age of 15. He is a founding member of the Buchloe Public Observatory in Bavarian Swabia, where he has also been involved in working with children and young people. He has turned his hobby into his profession: he works as a copywriter and content producer for specialist retailer Astroshop.
Press reviews:
"...This practical volume contains many explanations and instructions for observing and getting to know the starry sky. ... Lots of practical and child-friendly tips on equipment, accessories, drawing, crafts and using technology ... make this volume a useful guide to observing the sky. ..."
(EKZ in August 2022)
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Title: "Hidden gem"
"...Hidden between the covers is a wonderfully crafted and thoroughly practical astronomy book for children aged 10 and above who want more than just a description of what they can see in the night sky. ..."
"... An all-round successful book for children who are interested in astronomy and adults who are young at heart ..."
(Stars and Space, 8/2023, Natalie Fischer)
You can download the complete review free of charge from the website Spektrum.de.
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Orientation in the starry sky with Marcus Schenk (video):
