Stars and Planets: The Sierra Club Guide to Sky Watching and Direction Finding
By Unknown Author.
Description
Stars and Planets shows step by step how to locate bright stars, planets, and constellations with the naked eye -- from anywhere on Earth. This easy-to-use handbook requires no astronomical equipment and is suitable for both beginning and advanced star gazers. Stars and Planets also introduces the reader to new stars, variable stars, comets. meteors, and other night sky phenomena.Features include:-- 25 tables and 80 illustrations, including easy-to-read constellation maps-- A calendar for the phases of the moon and the position of the five naked-eye planets to the year 2000 and beyond-- A n...
ISBN(s)
0871566710, 9780871566713
