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Night Skies of Botswana Stephen James O'Meara

Night Skies of Botswana By Stephen James O'Meara

Night Skies of Botswana by Stephen James O'Meara


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This easy-to-use, accessible guide to starwatching in Botswana is ideal for beginner and amateur stargazers. All stars described can be seen with the naked eye - binoculars and telescopes are not necessary.

Night Skies of Botswana Summary

Night Skies of Botswana: Includes Local Star Lore by Stephen James O'Meara

This easy-to-use, accessible guide to starwatching in Botswana is ideal for beginner and amateur stargazers. All stars described can be seen with the naked eye - binoculars and telescopes are not necessary. The book opens with stargazing tips while introducing important astronomical concepts, describing our galaxy and the Earth's place in it. The body of the book offers four star charts per month giving views from north, south, east and west, with supporting descriptions of the stars and constellations. Users can dip in during any month. The final chapter surveys the solar system, including the Sun, Moon, planets and leftover debris. There's information on a meteorite strike in Botswana in 2018, and how to identify artificial satellites orbiting the Earth (including the International Space Station). Botswana's ancestral stories about the stars are scattered throughout the book, honouring indigenous interpretations of the night skies and giving a unique African flavour. Sales points: Easy-to-use star maps (four per month); no previous stargazing knowledge is necessary; all stars described can be seen with the naked eye; numerous stunning photos; Botswana star lore adds cultural interest.

About Stephen James O'Meara

Well known in the astronomy community for his remarkable skills as a visual observer, Stephen O'Meara was the first to sight Halley's Comet on its 1985 return and the first to determine the rotation period of the distant planet, Uranus. Stephen is a regular contributor to highly regarded astronomy journals and magazines. When not writing, he is also a photographer/videographer for National Geographic, and was a National Geographic-funded explorer. The International Astronomical Union named Asteroid 3637 O'Meara in his honour. He lives in Botswana with his wife, where they run yoga and stargazing safaris.

Additional information

GOR013875649
9781775846932
1775846938
Night Skies of Botswana: Includes Local Star Lore by Stephen James O'Meara
Used - Like New
Paperback
Penguin Random House South Africa
2020-04-01
184
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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