"First Magnitude" is an entry-level book for readers with brightly
lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that
they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of
the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun,
Moon, the five bright planets, and on the 23 brightest stars, which
are visible from just about anywhere. The book concludes with
bright ephemeral phenomena: meteors, comets, and exploding stars.
The concept is a platform for introducing the reader to the wonders
of the nighttime and daytime skies and serves as an introduction to
general astronomy.James Kaler takes delight in sharing with us his
extensive knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the study of the
skies. He further discusses his thoughts on the evolving field of
astronomy and expresses his surprise at having an asteroid named
after him in honor of his outreach activities.
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