How to Find the Stars: With Indications of the Most Interesting Objects in the Starry Heavens, and an Account of the Astronomical Lantern and Its Use (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Freeman Clarke

9780484599740: How to Find the Stars: With Indications of the Most Interesting Objects in the Starry Heavens, and an Account of the Astronomical Lantern and Its Use (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484599747 ISBN 13: 9780484599740

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Make the stars easy to read with a portable Astronomical Lantern.

This compact instrument helps you study the night sky by matching slides to the constellations you see above. Light a candle inside, insert a slide, and compare the illuminated pattern with the real sky to fix positions and names with confidence.

The lantern is designed for beginners and casual observers. It uses semi-transparent slides that show the major groups of stars, double stars, nebulae, and clusters, all tied to a practical, low-power observing setup. Seventeen card-slides cover the constellations visible in the Northern Temperate Zone, so you can practice recognizing patterns without needing advanced equipment.
What you’ll experience

Hands-on learning by comparing the constellations on the lantern’s slides with the night sky.
A guided, low-tech approach that works well with small telescopes and simple setups.
Structured aid for finding notable features like double stars, nebulae, and star clusters.
Historical context and clear, illustrated guidance based on established star atlases.

Ideal for readers starting astronomy or teaching with a classroom-friendly tool, this edition supports an engaging, approachable path to the heavens.

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