Guide to Stars and Planets (Firefly Pocket series)

Moore, Sir Patrick

ISBN 10: 1554070538 / ISBN 13: 9781554070534

Published by Firefly Books, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Guide to Stars and Planets (Firefly Pocket series)
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1554070538
• ISBN 13: 9781554070534
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A concise reference by a best-selling astronomy author.

The Guide to Stars and Planets is a practical guide to the night sky featuring detailed maps of the moon and constellations, plus a host of recommendations on what to look for and when. In a compact format, this book is illustrated with charts, maps, and stunning photographs from the world's finest Earth- and space-based telescopes.

A concise introduction offers a practical guide to telescopes, home observatories and astronomical photography for amateur astronomers. Detailed entries describe the following astronomical objects, organized by the closest to the furthest from Earth:

• The moon
• The sun
• The planets
• Solar system debris
• The stars
• The galaxies
• The constellations
• Observing eclipses, comets and meteors.

The book highlights the most interesting objects that can be observed using the naked eye, binoculars or telescope. Detailed moon maps and charts identify significant features, and practical tips explain how to observe the sun safely.

The Guide to Stars and Planets is an ideal introduction to astronomy and a concise reference for hobbyists of all levels of experience.

About the Author

Sir Patrick Moore is the author of 60 books including Firefly Atlas of the Universe and hosts the BBC-TV series, The Sky at Night.