"Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers
of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky--what
will be visible, when it will be visible, and what it will look
like--has encouraged tens of thousands of people to turn their eyes
skyward."
--David H. Levy, Science Editor, "Parade" magazine, discoverer of
twenty-one comets, and author of "Starry Night and Cosmic
Discoveries"
"Fred Schaaf is a poet of the stars. He brings the sky into
people's lives in a way that is compelling, and his descriptions
have all the impact of witnessing the stars on a crystal clear dark
night."
--William Sheehan, coauthor of "Mars: The Lure of the Red Planet"
and "The Transits of Venus"
The night sky holds endless fascination for anyone who chooses
simply to look up and observe, but with so much to see, it can be
difficult to know where to start. This remarkable book introduces
you to the fifty best sights in astronomy and tells you exactly how
to see them. In no time at all, you will learn how to find and
appreciate the Orion group of constellations; the Summer Triangle;
Venus, Jupiter, and Mars; the best meteor showers; man-made
satellites; star clusters; novae; variable stars; and more.
The sights are presented according to the field of view
necessary to see them. Your eyes and a clear night sky are all you
need to view the sights in the first part of the book, before
moving on to those that can be observed through binoculars and,
finally, a telescope. Concise descriptions and explanations of
these spectacular visual wonders will deepen your appreciation of
them and spur further exploration. You will also find the essential
basic information onastronomical observation you need to get
started, including observing conditions, techniques, telescopes,
and astronomical measurements.
Once you start gazing, you'll see that the sky really is the
limit--and discovering its amazing treasures will become your
lifetime passion.
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