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 ...
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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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The book arrived almost immediately and was in great condition -- like new. Very satisfied with the vendor and the product.
DanR
Apr 9, 2010
Nat'l Geo Teaches - The Sky's the Limit
The Backyard Guide to the Night Sky from National Geographic teaches young and old alike about the blue blanket that covers us.
It's lessons are all two-page bits, making the information easy to absorb and retain. It's written on the level of mere humans and avoids the professorial jargon used to impress colleagues rather than inform readers.
My copy looked like a cardinal's bible --- leather binding, silvered edges, first quality paper and sharp colors in the pictures.
It will definitely take a prominent place on my first shelf.
