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Practical guides written for curious people, students and enthusiasts. Each one goes with one of our apps, so you can put what you read into practice right away.

GeoCrystal

GeoCrystal

Mineral & rock identifier · Discover GeoCrystal
GeoCrystal · Mineralogy How to identify a mineral: 7 simple tests Color, streak, luster, hardness, cleavage, density and crystal shape: the tests geologists actually use. Read the guide
GeoCrystal · Mineralogy The Mohs hardness scale explained, with household objects The 10 reference minerals, how to test hardness with everyday objects and the mistakes to avoid. Read the guide
WildLife

WildLife

Nature guide to Abruzzo · Discover WildLife
WildLife · Nature & hiking The national parks of Abruzzo: a guide to the green region of Italy What to see in the three national parks and the Sirente-Velino park, when to go and how to plan the trip. Read the guide
WildLife · Nature & hiking Bears, wolves and chamois: how to behave if you meet wildlife in Abruzzo What to do if you meet a bear, a wolf, a chamois or a viper, and the golden rules to respect wildlife. Read the guide
StarlyLab

StarlyLab

Science lab in your phone · Discover StarlyLab
StarlyLab · Physics experiments How to measure gravity with a pendulum and a smartphone Measure g with a string, a weight and a phone: formulas, worked example and error analysis. Read the guide
StarlyLab · For teachers StarlyLab for teachers: ready-to-use lab activities Read the guide
Starlyze

Starlyze

Astronomy community (coming soon) · Discover Starlyze
Starlyze · Astronomy The Bortle scale explained: how to find a truly dark sky The 9 classes of the Bortle scale, what you can see in each one and how to find a dark sky. Read the guide
Starlyze · Astronomy What you can see with the naked eye, binoculars and a telescope What to expect from the naked eye, binoculars and a small telescope, and how to start observing. Read the guide