Astronomy Adventures and Vacations - How to Get the Most Out of Astronomy in Your Leisure Time (2017) (Pdf) Gooner

Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2017 edition (25 April 2017)

Author: Timothy Treadwell

Language: English

ISBN-10: 3319500007

ISBN-13: 9783319500003

ASIN: B06XXNVFRD


This astronomy travel guide examines the many wonderful opportunities for experiencing the observing hobby. Amateur astronomy is often consigned to observing from home or from a local park, yet it can be much more. Tim Treadwell explores all the possibilities of astronomical and space-related activities that are available on day trips and longer vacations. These activities range from observatory visits and other simple ways to build an astronomy event into a holiday, to full blown specialized astronomy travel.


Many trips give the opportunity to visit some of the world’s famous attractions. On most vacations it can be a matter of just taking a day (or night) out of your schedule to fit in an astronomy event, but larger, dedicated pilgrimages are also possible. How to make the most of astronomy potential on a holiday, whether observing on the beach in Hawaii with the Telescope Guy or visiting Star City in Russia, is covered in detail. Go to a star party, explore the national parks or see the northern lights! There are a wide variety of activities for all budgets described in this book.