{"title":"Formac Master Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"50-things-to-see-on-the-moon-505223","title":"50 Things to See on The Moon - A first-time stargazer's guide","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003e50 Things to See on the Moon\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"\u003eA first-time stargazer's guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"contributor\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eby John A. Read\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\"\u003eThe moon is the perfect first astronomy target — it is bright, accessible to everyone, and has a wide range of fascinating details visible through a small telescope, a pair of binoculars, or even the naked eye. This easy-to-use guide explains what you see.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you always wanted to explore the Moon like Neil Armstrong or the eleven other astronauts who have walked on its surface? You can tour the Moon from your own backyard with a small telescope or binoculars. This book will point you to the Sea of Tranquility (the landing spot for Apollo 11) and many other fascinating features you can spot on the Moon's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the New Moon, as each day passes, an additional slice of the Moon becomes visible. With each new slice comes new craters, lunar seas and jagged mountain ranges. This easy-to-use, illustrated reference book enables everyone, young and old, to better appreciate our nearest neighbour in space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"about-author-title\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about-author\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-desc has-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-image alignleft\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/Read-John-A-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"John A. Read\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nJOHN A. READ's journey into astronomy began with a small and rickety telescope purchased at the local pharmacy. He was fascinated that it was possible to observe the moon and Saturn with its rings with such meager equipment. He knew he had to share these views with others. After writing his first book,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e50 Things to See with a Small Telescope\u003c\/i\u003e, John retired from his career in corporate finance. John is now a telescope operator at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, sits on the board of directors at the Halifax Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and is studying astrophysics at Saint Mary's University. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-desc has-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-desc has-image\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBook Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"book-info-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Beginner's Guide to Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImprint:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFormac Publishing Company Limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 April 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCopyright Year:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9781459505223\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8.5\" x 8.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterest ages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Formac Lorimer Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48598799515867,"sku":"505223","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0224\/6770\/6960\/files\/formac-lorimer-books-books-50-things-to-see-on-the-moon-a-first-time-stargazer-s-guide-1232510155.jpg?v=1776286389"},{"product_id":"50-things-to-see-with-a-telescope-a-young-stargazers-guide-505360","title":"50 Things to See With a Telescope - A young stargazer's guide","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003e50 Things to See With a Telescope\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"\u003eA young stargazer's guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"contributor\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eby John A. Read\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\"\u003eIdentify constellations, planets, and stars with this beginner's guide to 50 things to see in the night sky.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Read covers everything needed to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes and images of the sky both as seen by the naked eye and detailed views from a telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany fascinating cosmic objects can be easily spotted with the help of this book including beautiful Cassiopeia, regal Leo, the plentiful Kemble's Cascade, the explosive Crab Nebula, the rings of Saturn — even the moon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy to read, fully illustrated reference book will enrich every young person's experience of the skies above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"about-author-title\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about-author\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-desc has-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-image alignleft\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/Read-John-A-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"John A. Read\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nJOHN A. 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