Astronomy Adventures and Vacations How to Get the Most Out of Astron
This astronomy travel guide examines the many wonderful opportunities for experiencing the observing hobby. Amateur astronomy is often consigned to observing from home or from a local park, yet it can be much more. Tim Treadwell explores all the possibili
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Astronomy Adventures and Vacations
How to Get the Most Out of Astronomy in Your Leisure Time
The Patrick Moore
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/3192
Astronomy Adventures and Vacations
How to Get the Most Out of Astronomy in Your Leisure Time Timothy Treadwell
Timothy Treadwell Stafford, UK
ISSN 1431-9756 ISSN 2197-6562 (electronic) The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series ISBN 978-3-319-50000-3 ISBN 978-3-319-50002-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-50002-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017936363 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Astronomy is a wide-ranging hobby and can involve much more than just observing through an eyepiece. Many people who do not own a telescope, or observe, have an interest in the area and are looking for ways to pursue this in their leisure time. The purpose of the book is that every reader, regardless of age, budget, or experience, will find some very practical advice that can be used to enrich their hobby and experience a sense of awe. Readers can experience an “overwhelming and bewildering sense of connection with a startling universe that is usually far beyond the narrow band of our consciousness,” as neuropsychologist Paul Pearsall once put it. When I considered which of my own observing experiences to include in the book, I looked at events that everyone should experience in their lives at least once, and ways of developing skills to enhance enjoyment of the hobby. Thus, the book is structured so that each chapter explores some of these areas
