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My First Telescope: Fun and practical manual for kids

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This book is an inspiring telescope manual for kids aged between 8 and 14, but adults seem to love it too! A simple guide for first-time telescope buyers, this book takes you through the steps from setting it up, to finding your first astronomical wonders in the sky. Throughout the book you can follow a fun and exciting, illustrated story of astronomy enthusiasts Leo and Lukida, who have just received their very first telescope. The book also contains interactive exercises to help you learn constellations and find your favorite objects in the sky. Simply connect the stars in numbered order and try to find out which constellation it is.This book will help you find your first astronomical objects in the sky and so much more. The example observations are actual drawings made through a telescope by the author. Therefore, the sketches give a very realistic impression of how the objects would look like through a small telescope. The book is usable both in the northern and southern hemispheres.Table of Content:1. A Refractor telescope looks like this 2.A Reflector telescope looks like this 3.Tips to buy your first telescope 4.What are all these accessories? 5.Lukida aligns the finder scope 6.How does the magnification work? 7.Danger with the sun! 8.Find your way with an app 9.Spring evening sky in the northern hemisphere 10.Autumn evening sky in the northern hemisphere 11.Spring evening sky in the southern hemisphere 12.Autumn evening sky in the southern hemisphere 13.The planisphere 14.Star chart printouts 15.Going out 16.Checklist, what to bring outside? 17.Find a spot! 18.Find the moon 19.Finding the planets 20.Double star Albireo 21.Pleiades (M45) 22.Orion Nebula (M42) 23.Andromeda Galaxy (M31) 24.Globular Cluster (M4) 25.The Ring Nebula (M57) 26.What a night! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ 5288666 (November 2, 2019)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 49 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3982141508


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 03


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.9 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.12 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #620,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #133 in Star-Gazing (Books) #616 in Children's Astronomy Books (Books) #982 in Astronomy (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Wonderful perspective for children .... Exactly what I was hoping for!
Wonderful perspective for children .... Exactly what I was hoping for to accompany a first telescope
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023 by Amazon Customer

  • Clear fun way to learn about the stars and how to use a telescope
I love that this book is so descriptive and clear. My kids are still a bit young to read it themselves, but I'll admit, it has already taught me a lot about getting the most out of my telescoping experience. The book explains in detail what time of year in what hemisphere what you can find and how to identify it. For a novice like myself and my children, it makes an great companion! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2019 by Samantha Lou Summer

  • Impressive telescope manual!!!
A must have book for children of all ages! I was utterly impressed with the exquisite details that will easily guide anyone interested in buying and setting up their own home planetarium!! Extremely informative! I highly recommend this book for all young scientists!! Well written and illustrated. Major kudos to the author and illustrator! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2019 by Cherei M.

  • Cute book to accompany a kid's telescope
This is a simple, informative explanation for a child.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2021 by M. Carlyn Gilmore

  • Nice little microscope starter books
Nice little microscope starter books for grandchildren.
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2020 by Primie Customer

  • RECEIVED WHAT I ORDERED
grand daughter loves it.SUPER FAST SHIPPING
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020 by Tom Cannon

  • Great intro to telescopes and observing basics
I bought several of these for the kids to use in our astronomy club. It covers the types of telescope designs and then what to pack for your first night of observing. I thought it was very good.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021 by alan spurgeon

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