{"title":"Fred Schaaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eFRED SCHAAF is a contributing editor at \u003cem\u003eSky \u0026amp; Telescope\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, where he has written popular features since 1993, and the author of more than twelve books on popular astronomy. His books include \u003cem\u003eThe 50 Best Sights in Astronomy and How to See Them\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSeeing the Deep Sky\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSeeing the Solar System\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchaaf has taught classes at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, and has contributed to the \u003cem\u003eAstronomical Calendar\u003c\/em\u003e from 1989 to 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen he’s not writing, Schaaf is a supporter of the International Dark-Sky Association and has written a weekly astronomy column in the \u003cem\u003eAtlantic City Press\u003c\/em\u003e since 1976. Much of his work focuses on making astronomy accessible to general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred Schaaf’s books are published by Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-50-best-sights-in-astronomy-and-how-to-see-them","title":"The 50 Best Sights in Astronomy and How to See Them: Observing Eclipses, Bright Comets, Meteor Showers, and Other Celestial Wonders","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\"Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky--what will be visible, when it will be visible, and what it will look like--has encouraged tens of thousands of people to turn their eyes skyward.\"--David H. Levy, Science Editor,\u003cem\u003e Parade\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, discoverer of twenty-one comets, and author of \u003cem\u003eStarry Night\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCosmic Discoveries\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fred Schaaf is a poet of the stars. He brings the sky into people's lives in a way that is compelling, and his descriptions have all the impact of witnessing the stars on a crystal clear dark night.\"--William Sheehan, coauthor of \u003cem\u003eMars: The Lure of the Red Planet\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Transits of Venus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe night sky holds endless fascination for anyone who chooses simply to look up and observe, but with so much to see, it can be difficult to know where to start. This remarkable book introduces you to the fifty best sights in astronomy and tells you exactly how to see them. In no time at all, you will learn how to find and appreciate the Orion group of constellations; the Summer Triangle; Venus, Jupiter, and Mars; the best meteor showers; man-made satellites; star clusters; novae; variable stars; and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sights are presented according to the field of view necessary to see them. Your eyes and a clear night sky are all you need to view the sights in the first part of the book, before moving on to those that can be observed through binoculars and, finally, a telescope. Concise descriptions and explanations of these spectacular visual wonders will deepen your appreciation of them and spur further exploration. You will also find the essential basic information on astronomical observation you need to get started, including observing conditions, techniques, telescopes, and astronomical measurements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce you start gazing, you'll see that the sky really is the limit--and discovering its amazing treasures will become your lifetime passion.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0471696579\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780471696575\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Fred Schaaf","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212300484824,"sku":"9780471696575","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470128312_FC_mockup_v2_1740151138_9dcfb55e-cab2-4241-9e94-b80f77c46a7c.jpg?v=1790997169"},{"product_id":"the-brightest-stars","title":"The Brightest Stars: Discovering the Universe through the Sky's Most Brilliant Stars","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\"Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky-what will be visible, when it will be visible, and what it will look like-has encouraged tens of thousands of people to turn their eyes skyward.\" —David H. Levy, Science Editor, Parade magazine, discoverer of twenty-one comets, and author of \u003ci\u003eStarry Night and Cosmic Discoveries\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Fred Schaaf is a poet of the stars. He brings the sky into people's lives in a way that is compelling and his descriptions have all the impact of witnessing the stars on a crystal-clear dark night.\" —William Sheehan, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eMars: The Lure of the Red Planet and The Transits of Venus\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you’ll meet the twenty-one brightest stars visible from Earth. You’ll learn how to find these stars and discover the best ways to see them. Each star is profiled in a separate chapter, with detailed guidance on what to look for while observing it. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced amateur astronomers, the book shares fascinating information about the lore and legends connected with each star through history, as well as what the science of astronomy has to teach us about the star’s physical nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0471704105\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780471704102\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Fred Schaaf","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212300714200,"sku":"9780471704102","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470249178_FC_mockup_v2_1740150595_de758832-e73a-4f89-990d-72398e3f4971.jpg?v=1790997262"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-fred-schaaf.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}