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 guide contains plenty of explanations and instructions on how to observe the starry sky and get to know it better. … A wealth of practical and child-friendly tips on equipment, accessories, sketching, crafts and using the technology … make this book a useful guide for stargazing observation. …”
(EKZ, August 2022)
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Title: “The Hidden Masterpiece”
“... Hidden between the covers is a superbly produced and thoroughly practical astronomy book for children aged 10 and over who want more than just a description of everything they might see in the night sky. ...”
“… An all-round successful book for children keen on astronomy and adults who are young at heart …”
(Sterne und Weltraum, 8/2023, Natalie Fischer)
You can download the full review free of charge from the Spektrum.de website.
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Orientation in the starry sky with Marcus Schenk (video):
