See the night sky like you have never seen it before with this all-encompassing guide to astronomy.Learn all there is to know about the layout of the skies,the positions of the main constellations and the names of the brightest stars,so you can become a backyard astronomer in no time at all.With easy-to-use star charts,photographs and observational drawings of objects visible from both hemispheres,The Star Book will take your understanding and enjoyment of stargazing to the next level.Whether you use binoculars or a telescope,or even if you have no optical aid at all,there are enough celestial sights to keep anyone enthralled for a lifetime.The Star Book provides a quick and simple reference to the major stars and constellations,with easy-to-use star charts,finder charts,high-quality images and observational drawings covering the key stars viewable from all over the world. Author Peter Grego,also includes a brief introduction to the history of astronomy,an easy-to-follow explanation of the life-cycle of stars,from ignition to collapse,and information about deep sky objects such as nebulae and globular clusters. This fascinating,attractive and accessible book will become a trusted resource to make sense of the night skies,and is a wonderful gift for anyone with even a passing interest in astronomy.
Publisher: David & CharlesISBN: 9781446302392Number of pages: 160Weight: 454 gDimensions: 168 x 245 x 13 mm
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