| Navigating the Night Sky: How to Identify the Stars and Constellations 2004 Edition Contributor(s): Almeida, Guilherme De (Author) |
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ISBN: 1852337370 ISBN-13: 9781852337377 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $42.74 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2004 Annotation: This book will interest anyone who marvels at the night sky and would like to learn to recognise constellations and identify the brightest stars by name. Renowned amateur astronomer, Guilherme de Almeida, dispels the myth that specialist knowledge and elaborate instruments are a prerequisite for all astronomical observation. His book emphasizes the point that getting to know the night sky with the naked eye is an essential platform from which to start any astronomical observation. Step-by-step, the reader is guided through the knowledge needed to recognise key constellations, identify stars and planets, and interpret changes in the overall appearance of the sky throughout the year. The text is enhanced by the use of maps and illustrations, making this practical guide an invaluable text for all but the most advanced amateur astronomers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Nature | Star Observation |
| Dewey: 523.802 |
| LCCN: 2003061224 |
| Series: Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.58" W x 9.22" (0.85 lbs) 205 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Onee the Sun has gone down, on clear nights without moonlight, the sky is inhabited by thousands oflumi- nous dots of various eolours and levels ofbrightness. The speetacle offered by a starry sky is both grand and sublime, especially in less urban areas. In plaees where night illumination and air pollution are that mueh more intense, it is well known that we are unable to see as many stars as in a rural region. Nevertheless, this need not be overstated: on the out- skirts of cities, or even in the cities themselves, pro- vided you ehoose the more favourable areas, it is still possible to see many stars. Navigating the Night Sky is aimed at anyone who marvels at the night sky and who wishes to leam to reeognise eonstellations and identify the brightest stars by name. It is essentially a praetieal book, whieh aeeompanies the reader on their eelestial explorations, guiding their way around the stars. Prior knowledge is not required in order to use the book. Anyone ean enjoy it, from the youngest student to the interested adult. |