| A Walk Through the Southern Sky: A Guide to Stars, Constellations and Their Legends Revised Edition Contributor(s): Heifetz, Milton (Author), Tirion, Wil (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1107698987 ISBN-13: 9781107698987 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $43.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy |
| Dewey: 523.802 |
| LCCN: 2012554001 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.3" W x 9.6" (0.70 lbs) 126 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Walk through the Southern Sky is a beautifully illustrated guide to the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. By following the simplified and easy-to-use starmaps, readers will be able to identify constellations with no equipment but normal sight and a clear night sky. This book provides clear instructions on how to determine star sizes and the distances between stars, allowing readers to move easily between constellations. The budding astronomer is introduced to the mystery and wonder of the southern sky as the myths and legends of its stars and constellations are wondrously retold. The third edition of this magical book features a new moon map, an updated list of planet positions, additional illustrations and more realistic star maps. It is an invaluable and beautiful guide for beginner stargazers, both young and old. |