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Don't' miss the best meteor shower of the year. Discover the figure of the boy, "Jack," on the moon. Quickly locate favorite constellations such as the Big and Little Dipper, Orion, Draco, and Cassiopeia. No other guide makes it easier for the casual stargazer or beginning astronomer to enjoy the splendors of the universe and appreciate the laws that govern the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

-Ideal for viewing with the naked eye, binoculars, or small telescopes

-Seasonal sky maps for each region of the United States

-Expert help photographing celestial events

-Solar eclipse timetable and safe viewing tips

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Don't' miss the best meteor shower of the year. Discover the figure of the boy, "Jack," on the moon. Quickly locate favorite constellations such as the Big and Little Dipper, Orion, Draco, and Cassiopeia. No other guide makes it easier for the casual stargazer or beginning astronomer to enjoy the splendors of the universe and appreciate the laws that govern the sun, moon, planets, and stars.-Ideal for viewing with the naked eye, binoculars, or small telescopes-Seasonal sky maps for each region of the United States-Expert help photographing celestial events-Solar eclipse timetable and safe viewing tips

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This simple-to-use, illustrated guide to the stars features information on stars, constellations, and more, plus photos in full color and black and white.
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Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

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ISBN:
9781582381268
Subtitle:
A Guide To Field Identification
Author:
Wimmer, Helmut K.
Illustrator:
Wimmer, Helmut
Author:
Chartrand, Mark R.
Author:
Wimmer, Helmut
Author:
Wimmer, Helmut K.
Publisher:
Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Location:
New York
Subject:
Astronomy - Star Guides
Subject:
Astronomy
Subject:
Star Observation
Subject:
Observers' manuals
Subject:
Astronomy - General
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Golden Field Guides
Series Volume:
[5]
Publication Date:
20010414
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Full-color illustrations throughout
Pages:
280
Dimensions:
7.52x4.51x.52 in. .66 lbs.
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Product details 280 pages Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press - English 9781582381268 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by ,
Don't' miss the best meteor shower of the year. Discover the figure of the boy, "Jack," on the moon. Quickly locate favorite constellations such as the Big and Little Dipper, Orion, Draco, and Cassiopeia. No other guide makes it easier for the casual stargazer or beginning astronomer to enjoy the splendors of the universe and appreciate the laws that govern the sun, moon, planets, and stars.-Ideal for viewing with the naked eye, binoculars, or small telescopes-Seasonal sky maps for each region of the United States-Expert help photographing celestial events-Solar eclipse timetable and safe viewing tips
"Synopsis" by , This simple-to-use, illustrated guide to the stars features information on stars, constellations, and more, plus photos in full color and black and white.
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