Telescopes & Astronomy

A handy guide to go along with your new scope! 

Starry Night 8 has been retooled from the inside out to best meet the needs of the modern amateur astronomer!  With a stunning new object database, incredible integration to cloud services, and tons of new, intelligent features, Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack 8 sets you up for observing success like never before!

• An indispensable reference guide for observing the "Red Planet"
• Identifies Martian features using classical albedo and modern nomenclature
• Lists all opposition and conjunction events from 2014 to 2020
• Recommends best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Mars
• Plastic-laminated for durability, the Mars Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability

• An ideal reference for observing ringed Saturn and its brightest moons
• Identifies atmospheric features of Saturn using standard nomenclature
• Includes lists of all Saturn oppositions, observable conjunctions from 2014 to 2020
• Lists best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Saturn
• Plastic-laminated for durability, the Saturn Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability

Marking the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's `small step' this beautiful book explores people's fascination with our only natural satellite.

A practical guide for beginners, Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope by Allan Hall helps you navigate the wide range of Dobsonian telescopes on the market so you can make the right purchase the first time. Covering everything from selecting the best model for your needs to setup, accessories, and tips for stargazing and astrophotography, this book ensures you get the most out of your investment in the night sky.

An in-depth guide for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

This alphabetical space baby book installment of the Baby University series is the perfect space introduction story for even the youngest astronomers and makes for a great space-themed baby gift!

Simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations