How to Observe Stars. A Practical Guide

"How to Observe Stars" – a guide to the world of astrophotography. Here you will find everything an amateur astronomer needs to know before and after purchasing a telescope. This book will help you understand the terms and characteristics of equipment and provide practical recommendations for choosing your first telescope and caring for it; it will teach you how to observe a variety of celestial objects – from the Moon and planets to stars and meteors; it will show you how to use special programs and star charts; it will explain how to take amazing night photos and choose the right place and time for studying the night sky. RUSLAN ILNITSKY – astronomer, astrophotographer, teacher, science communicator, participant and organizer of numerous astronomical expeditions and scientific festivals, author of the website star-hunter.ru