This manual covers "The Stargazing Year," a book by Charles Laird Calia. Published in 2014, this work delves into the science and history of astronomical observation through the personal account of an amateur astronomer. It explores the author's journey of rediscovering his passion for stargazing and building a backyard observatory. The book spans twelve months, detailing the night sky and weaving in historical perspectives from notable astronomers and poets. It highlights the evolving landscape of amateur astronomy, including the contributions of modern stargazers to scientific research.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive information related to "The Stargazing Year." It details the book's content, including its narrative structure, thematic elements, and the historical and scientific context it presents. Readers will find information on the author's experiences, the evolution of astronomical tools, and the cultural significance of stargazing. This resource is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, personal memoirs, and the history of scientific pursuit, offering insights into both the personal and scientific aspects of observing the cosmos.
A quarter century after giving up his first telescope, Charles Laird Calia lay down one evening on his front lawn with his two young daughters, looked up at the stars, and rediscovered a childhood passion. Part primer on the science and history of astronomical observation, part love poem to the night sky, The Stargazing Year is an amateur astronomer's beautifully written account of a year spent observing the cosmos and building an observatory in his New England backyard. What has inspired millions of people over the millennia to sit quietly in the dark, studying the stars? In twelve chapters spanning the twelve months of the night sky, Calia elegantly weaves the history of amateur astronomy and astronomers with a humorous account of his own obsessive quest to build the ideal backyard observatory. From Galileo's first telescope to the star-infused poetry of Robert Frost, The Stargazing Year details the trials and passions that have fueled amateur astronomers for centuries. It also sheds light on a vibrant new generation of stargazers who, thanks to the affordable equipment available today, have made inroads into the study of variable stars and comets that have proven immensely valuable to scientists. The story of how, one starlit evening, the galaxy opened its arms again to one man again, The Stargazing Year is a paean to the universe and its many mysteries. This title is published by Reputation Books and distributed by Untreed Reads.
Author: Calia, Charles Laird
Publisher: Untreed Reads Publishing
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Stargazing Year
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2014-06-06
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780991363537
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
Category: Nature : Star Observation
Category: Biography & Autobiography : Personal Memoirs
A quarter century after giving up his first telescope, Charles Laird Calia lay down one evening on his front lawn with his two young daughters, looked up at the stars, and rediscovered a childhood passion. Part primer on the science and history of astronomical observation, part love poem to the night sky, The Stargazing Year is an amateur astronomer's beautifully written account of a year spent observing the cosmos and building an observatory in his New England backyard. What has inspired millions of people over the millennia to sit quietly in the dark, studying the stars? In twelve chapters spanning the twelve months of the night sky, Calia elegantly weaves the history of amateur astronomy and astronomers with a humorous account of his own obsessive quest to build the ideal backyard observatory. From Galileo's first telescope to the star-infused poetry of Robert Frost, The Stargazing Year details the trials and passions that have fueled amateur astronomers for centuries. It also sheds light on a vibrant new generation of stargazers who, thanks to the affordable equipment available today, have made inroads into the study of variable stars and comets that have proven immensely valuable to scientists. The story of how, one starlit evening, the galaxy opened its arms again to one man again, The Stargazing Year is a paean to the universe and its many mysteries. This title is published by Reputation Books and distributed by Untreed Reads.
Author: Calia, Charles Laird
Publisher: Untreed Reads Publishing
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Stargazing Year
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2014-06-06
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780991363537
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
Category: Nature : Star Observation
Category: Biography & Autobiography : Personal Memoirs
