Author(s): Professor Alex Filippenko (Instructed by)

Physics, Mathematics, Geometry, Chemistry, Astronomy | Language, Reference, Dictionaries

Anyone can enjoy the night sky simply by stepping outdoors and looking up. But to truly appreciate the limitless wonder of the universe, it helps to have a knowledge of cosmology, physics (including optics and electromagnetism), meteorology, and other atmospheric sciences. When you understand the science behind where these wonders come from and how they're formed, as well as insights into the best times and places to see them, you can improve your skywatching experience a thousandfold. Get an unparalleled visual guide to nature's most mysterious and beautiful offerings with Skywatching: Seeing and Understanding Cosmic Wonders. With these twelve 45-minute lectures, award-winning astronomer Professor Filippenko has crafted a visually stunning tour of the sky's most dazzling displays, most of which you can see even without binoculars. Using the same dynamic and engaging teaching style that has won him praise from countess lifelong learners around the world, he shows you new ways to see your surroundings and appreciate the marvels of both our planet and the entire universe. You'll get up close and personal with nearby phenomena like clouds, sunsets, and rainbows, and then venture far out into space to learn about stars, planets, meteors, and more. Along the way, you'll discover answers to dozens of questions that have perplexed all of us since we were children, such as why the sky is blue and why the full moon looks largest when it's closer to the horizon. You'll also get invaluable tips on how to become an expert skywatcher yourself and learn everything from how to safely look at the sun during an eclipse to the best times of the year to see specific planets and constellations.

As new, in shrink wrap.  DVD set plus Course Guidebook.