Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Night Sky

Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Night Sky

Author: Howard Schneider

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1426325460

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Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.


Stars and Planets

Stars and Planets

Author: Margot Channing

Publisher: Closer Look At

Published: 2014-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781905087082

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"This captivating book explores the stars and planets of outer space by presenting them through lush illustrations and photography that incorporate cross-sections, cutaway-views, and magnifications. These images are paired with an accessible text to provide a well-balanced introduction to outer space."


Collins Pocket Guide to Stars and Planets

Collins Pocket Guide to Stars and Planets

Author: Ian Ridpath

Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Limited

Published: 1993-01

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9780002199797

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Revised and updated, this guide features: monthly sky maps of the nothern and southern hemispheres to enable recognition of the constellations and stars throughout the year; descriptions of each of the 88 constellations and their stars opposite a specially prepared sky chart, showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies; a map of the moon's features; and advice on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, and how to take simple astronomical photographs.


Peterson First Guide to Astronomy

Peterson First Guide to Astronomy

Author: Jay M. Pasachoff

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1998-07-17

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780395935422

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A basic field guide for beginning observers of the night sky, introducing information on the locations, names, and characteristics of stars, constellations, and other bodies in outer space.


100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition

100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition

Author: Dean Regas

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-06-16

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1507213824

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Discover the amazing wonders of the night sky with this expanded edition to 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, perfect for every amateur stargazer and armchair astronomer! Keep your feet on the ground and experience the night sky to the fullest by exploring planets, satellites, and constellations with this all-inclusive reference guide to space. 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition is full of information on the many amazing things you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye! From shooting stars to constellations and planets to satellites, this book gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night. Learn about the celestial bodies that have captured people’s imaginations for centuries, with specific facts alongside traditional myths and beautifully illustrated photographs and star charts that will help you know where to look for the best view. With this illuminating guide, you’ll enjoy hours of stargazing, whether you’re travelling, camping, sitting in your back yard, or simply flipping through the beautiful images in this book.


Stars

Stars

Author: Herbert Spencer Zim

Publisher: Golden Guides from Saint Martin's Press

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780307244932

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Provides charts, tables, and instructions for the amateur astronomer on how, where, and when to observe stars, constellations, and planets. Also discusses meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objects.


Star & Planet Spotting

Star & Planet Spotting

Author: Peter Lancaster Brown

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780806972688

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Provides star maps, explains how to locate and identify major stars and planets, and offers advice on working with a telescope


Universe Guide to Stars and Planets

Universe Guide to Stars and Planets

Author: Ian Ridpath

Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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Contains northern and southern hemisphere sky charts, monthly sky charts, and text explaining the history of each of the 88 constellations. Also includes information on the planets.