National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky
Description
Stargazing’s too much fun to leave to astronomers. This National Geographic
book brings the solar system, space, stars, science, and planets to life in
your own backyard, inspiring us to look up and understand the heavens above.
Authors Howard Schneider and Patricia Daniels take an expert but easygoing
approach that doesn’t overwhelm—it invites. Ten chapters cover everything a
beginning stargazer will need to know, from understanding the phases of the
moon to picking Mars out of a planetary lineup to identifying the kinds of
stars twinkling in the constellations. Throughout the book, star charts and
tables present key facts in an easy-to-understand format, sidebars and fact
boxes present illuminating anecdotes and fun facts to sweep us swiftly into
the stardust, and by the time we realize we’ve been schooled in solid science
we’re too engrossed to object. Along with practical advice and hands-on tips
to improve observation techniques, the guide includes an appendix full of
resources—from books and web sites to lists of astronomy clubs and
associations to local planetariums and museums. This indispensable book guides
us on a new path into the night sky, truly one of the greatest shows on Earth.
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Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : National Geographic; Original edition (July 7, 2009)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0
- ISBN-13 : 10
- Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.4 x 0.69 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,107,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #341 in Star-Gazing (Books) #1,122 in Outdoors & Nature Reference #2,035 in Astronomy (Books)
- #341 in Star-Gazing (Books)
| Dimensions | 7.8 × 5.2 × 0.8 in |
|---|---|
| Ean | 9781426202810 |
| Mpn | 9781426202810 |
| GTIN | 19781426202817 |
| Isbn | 9781426202810 |
| ISBN10 | 1426202814 |
| ISBN13 | 9781426202810 |
| Upc | Does not apply |
| Brand | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC |
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