Skywatchers 2010 [Calendar]

Stan Shadick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2009

Winner of the Calendar Marketing Associations Silver Award for Most Original Calendar Black holes, stars, planets, meteor showers, comets and galaxies are just part of what the night skies have to offer. Stan Shadick explains all things celestial in this award-winning calendar that features star maps with horizon scenes for orienting novice stargazers to the heavens; inset maps illustrating planetary conjunctions and other events; and daily commentaries that describe constellation mythology, cosmic events and celestial discoveries. Find out what to watch for in the skies every night of the year. On a dark night, most of the stars described in this calendar can be viewed with the unaided eye or with binoculars. Skywatchers 2010 is the perfect way to explore the mysteries of the heavens

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About the Author

Stan Shadick teaches both introductory and advanced astronomy courses at the University of Saskatchewan and supervises the university observatory. He is an active advocate for recreational stargazing and writes an astronomy column for various newspapers. This is his 14th Skywatchers calendar.

Product Details

• Calendar: 24 pages
• Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co. Ltd.; Wall edition (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1894974832
• ISBN-13: 978-1894974837
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 11.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,331,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)