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50 Things to See on the Moon

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Category: Books

by John A. Read

Overview

  • A first-time stargazer's guide to viewing the Moon
  • 50 lunar features to read about and explore
  • 80-page paperback book

Description

50 Things to See on the Moon by John A. Read is a wonderful visual introduction to the Moon, designed with first-time stargazers and young adults in mind. To help newbies fall in love with astronomy and our closest celestial neighbor, John Read has hand-picked 50 of the best lunar features to observe with a telescope or binocular of your choosing. You'll refer to the book night after night as the Moon goes through its cycle of phases and new, interesting surface features come into view.

John Read has personally observed, photographed, and researched all 50 objects and is passing his best tips and tricks along to you. You'll enjoy reading his first-hand experience on what you can expect while viewing.

This book will help empower you as a new amateur astronomer to feel comfortable with your equipment. After exploring the lunar surface in detail, you'll be ready to try observing the planets, double stars, galaxies, and other challenging objects. This book is a must-have in your astronomy collection that you'll find yourself enjoying for years to come.

Specifications

Paperback 80 pages
Age Range 10+ years
Author John A. Read
Publisher Stellar Publishing (February 6, 2019)
Language English
Dimensions 8.5" x .2" x 8.5"
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joshua T. ★★★★★

The moon map is clear and easy to follow, and I love that it covers 50 distinct features. Even with my small backyard telescope, I've spotted craters and seas I never noticed before. This book made my first stargazing session genuinely exciting.

Amelia ★★★★★

I took this little guidebook out on my balcony last night and was able to identify five different craters in under an hour—the maps are incredibly clear for a beginner. It’s only 80 pages, so it’s perfect for slipping into a jacket pocket during a short stargazing session.

Harper ★★★★★

The detailed descriptions for each of the 50 features make it so easy to find craters and seas through my telescope. Even as a complete beginner, I've already spotted about a dozen targets in just a few nights.