Philip S Harrington: 4 books
Star Watch
The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Finding, Observing, and Learning about Over 125 Celestial Objects
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2008
Your Passport to the Universe
The night sky is alive with many wonders--distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored. Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginner's...
Star Ware
The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2011
Praise for Star Ware
"Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable, and which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy."
- Robert Burnham, Sky & Telescope magazine
"Star Ware condenses between two covers what would...
Cosmic Challenge
The Ultimate Observing List for Amateurs
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2010
Listing more than 500 sky targets, both near and far, in 187 challenges, this observing guide will test novice astronomers and advanced veterans alike. Its unique mix of Solar System and deep-sky targets will have observers hunting for the Apollo lunar landing sites, searching for satellites orbiting...
Eclipse!
The What, Where, When, Why, and How Guide to Watching Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2008
The most complete guide to viewing eclipses-including details on every solar and lunar eclipse through 2017
Want to observe the most fleeting eclipse phenomena, take dramatic photos, and keep a detailed record of the experience? Now you can be prepared. This comprehensive one-stop resource...