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A guide for observing the night sky covers such topics as the history of astronomical discovery, choosing the right telescope, recognizing constellations, and star-watching with the naked eye.

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Leila Haddad is a scientific journalist. Alain Cirou is director of the French Astronomy Association and the editorial director for Ciel & Espace, a French astronomy publication.

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This beautifully and generously illustrated book is a fine beginner's guide to observing the night sky. Part one, by science journalist Haddad, presents a comprehensive background, from the development of our understanding of the heavens, to the construction of the lunar and solar calendars, to the work of Kepler, Brahe, Copernicus and others who advanced the science of astronomy. The text is divided into relatively brief, easily digested blocks, with colorful diagrams and historical illustrations. Part two, by Cirou, director of the French Astronomy Association, offers "Keys to the Sky": he begins with the most basic steps, such as choosing the right site for observation; understanding light and optics; picking a telescope; and recognizing the constellations and planets before moving into deeper space and astrophotography. The spectacle of the heavens, says Cirou, "affords endless emotion and delights." He and Haddad offer a handsome handbook on how to access those delights.
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