YA-This meaty little volume is the next stop for graduates of Jay M. Pasachoff's Peterson First Guide to Astronomy (Houghton, 1998). It is also an invaluable resource for serious stargazers. The book incorporates the Discovery Channel's acclaimed visuals to explain everything from the shapes of galaxies to determining distances between celestial objects. Photographs of the heavenly bodies are nothing short of glorious. "A Celestial Tour" presents through text, drawings, and photographs such topics as the expanding universe, the emergence of galaxies, the evolution and life cycle of stars, our solar system, and the cutting edge of astronomy. It gives readers a strong base of knowledge in the fundamentals of the universe. "The Backyard Astronomer" provides information for choosing the most useful equipment for viewing the sky as well as tips for astrophotography. "Observing the Nighttime Sky" includes instructions and helpful advice for successfully using the well-designed star charts. Each alphabetically presented map is rich with interesting information.
Cynthia J. Rieben, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
What has the Hubble Space Telescope revealed about our universe? How should one select and use binoculars and a telescope? What are the simple tools available to measure distances and locate objects in the sky? Night Sky, an Explore Your World ™handbook, answers these and other question, providing a captivating blend of information and entertainment about the awesome wonders of the universe.
Incorporating the Discovery Channel's unique, authoritative approach and acclaimed visuals, Night Sky goes beyond traditional guides by combining field identification techniques with fascinating background information and practical hands-on advice. Organized in a clear, accessible style, beautifully illustrated with more than 300-full color photographs and illustrations, and packed with the most up-to-date information by expert meteorologists, this comprehensive handbook offers weather buffs a wealth of information in a single portable source.
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