Astronomy Olympiad Prep:

by Mukul C Ray

This small book begins with an introduction to the ecliptic and gradually progresses through topics such as the solstice, equinox, the northerly and southerly movement of the sun, zodiac signs, galaxy, dark matter, nebula, supernova, comet, white dwarf, and essential terms like Local Hour Angle (LHA), Local Sidereal Time (LST), Greenwich Hour Angle (GHA), Greenwich Sidereal Time (GST), mean solar time, apparent solar time, celestial coordinates (RA and Dec), lunar standstills, rising and setting times of the sun and the stars, and the retrograde motion of planets, among others. I have also included sections on what you can see, where apps are useful, how to choose a telescope, how to use binoculars, and the working principle of the James Webb Space Telescope.

You can explore the 'Table Of Contents' using the 'Look inside/Read sample' button to check the contents and editing. The book is enriched with plenty of figures and a few thought-provoking questions, each accompanied by detailed solutions. It may serve as a solid starting point for the study of astronomy. Figures are clearly visible as you zoom in or out when needed. Non-Kindle users can access it on read.amazon.com.

126 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 24, 2023