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Volume 1 of The Ultimate Guide to STARGAZING: Maximising your Enjoyment of STARGAZING allows you to discover many unexpected joys of stargazing so you can have many truly unforgettable 'Wow!' experiences. It unveils a wealth of techniques and knowledge to enhance your stargazing. At the outset, there is a wonderful, simple visual explanation of the structure and scale of the universe. Astronomical terms are well explained with great visuals as is the value of joining astronomy clubs and visiting planetariums. You'll discover the vast array of celestial objects visible to the naked eye, as well as the remarkable observations you can make using binoculars and telescopes. It provides invaluable guidance on selecting, buying, and using these instruments to their fullest potential. You'll learn how to take stunning astro-images and how to make colourful drawings of your observations as well as making discoveries. It explains where to find the darkest, cloud-free skies, the best times to observe, and what clothing to wear. You will see how to maximise your eyes' sensitivity, how to minimise light pollution, and how to go about observing different types of objects and phenomena, There is an excellent chapter on how to build the most practical amateur observatories and where to visit the world's largest sci-fi-like observatories. All this with extraordinary supporting imagery throughout. The STARGAZING's volumes cover so much that even the most seasoned observers learn a great deal from them.

In Volume 4 you embark on a truly mind-expanding odyssey. You delve into the origins, evolution, and the eventual fate of the universe. You'll comprehend the structure of matter - why there is so much support for the Big Bang, and how it was discovered. It explains why we only see the Observable Universe and not the Greater Universe. You'll understand why we can see back to the beginning of time! This volume explores multiple dimensions, the possible geometries of space, and the profound effects of Relativity in layman's terms. You'll see the probability of multiple and parallel universes, as well as computer programmed virtual universes. The reason why chaos and order drive the evolution of everything in the universe is explained. The discovery of dark matter and dark energy is revealed. You'll discover the very strange implications of the speed of light - the photon paradox - how gravity curves space - and why, at the speed of light, time stops, and mass becomes infinite! Cosmology explores whether a god may have created the universe and the implications of that. Prepare to have your mind challenged and your perspectives transformed as you navigate this profound volume.