John A. Read
JOHN A. READ's journey into astronomy began with a small and rickety telescope purchased at his local pharmacy. He found it fascinating to observe the Moon and Saturn with its rings using such meagre equipment. He decided to share these views with others. After writing his first book, 50 Things to See with a Telescope, John retired from a career in corporate finance. He is also the author of 50 Things to See on the Moon and co-author of 50 Animals that Have Been to Space. He is now a telescope operator at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, a board member of the Halifax Centre of the royal Astronomical Society of Canada and is studying astrophysics at Saint Mary's University. He lives with his family in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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50 Things To Know About the International Space Station(The Beginner's Guide to Space)By John A. ReadFascinating insights and details about daily life for the men and women on board the International Space Station. |
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A fully illustrated collection of 50 milestone missions, including many firsts from Canada and the rest of the world. |
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50 Animals That Have Been to Space(The Beginner's Guide to Space)By Jennifer Read, With John A. ReadAn easy-to-read, highly-illustrated book about animals that have gone into space that will grab the attention of any curious young reader |
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50 Things to See on the MoonA first-time stargazer's guide(The Beginner's Guide to Space)By John A. ReadThe 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. |
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50 Things to see With a TelescopeA young stargazer's guide(The Beginner's Guide to Space)By John A. ReadIdentify constellations, planets, and stars with this beginner's guide to 50 things to see in the night sky. |
