Astronomy Handbook: A Field Guide to the Night Sky. This item is unavailable.Astronomy Handbook: A Field Guide to the Night Sky

Budding stargazers can take a tour of the night sky with practical handbook, packed with intriguing information about astronomy, constellations and the universe with vibrant full-color illustrations.

Explore the secrets of the stars with this entertaining field guide, packed with information and practical tips. Inside you will find a spotters' guides to constellations, an introduction to stargazing and the kit you need, as well as an abundance of accessible information on stars, planets, comets and asteroids.

Readers can discover:
• How the planets and stars move through the sky
• How objects in space are formed
• What stargazing can tell us about our incredible Universe
• The trailblazing astronomers who shaped our understanding, from Copernicus to Edwin Hubble

With spectacular illustrations and clear, to-the-point information, this guide essential for aspiring astronomers and anyone wanting to learn more about the night sky.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.