Night Sky: A Guide To Field Identification (Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press)

Chartrand, Mark R.

ISBN 10: 1582381267 / ISBN 13: 9781582381268

Published by Golden Guides from St. Martin's, 2001

About this Item

The item is showing use from the previous owner but works perfectly. Signs of previous ownership which could include: tears, scuffing, notes, excessive highlighting, gift inscriptions, slight water damage, a missing dust jacket, and library markings.

Seller Inventory # 4BQGBJ01267Z

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Night Sky: A Guide To Field Identification (Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press)
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1582381267
• ISBN 13: 9781582381268
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Wimmer, Helmut
• Condition: Acceptable
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

Don't' miss the best meteor shower of the year. Discover the figure of the boy, "Jack," on the moon. Quickly locate favorite constellations such as the Big and Little Dipper, Orion, Draco, and Cassiopeia. No other guide makes it easier for the casual stargazer or beginning astronomer to enjoy the splendors of the universe and appreciate the laws that govern the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

-Ideal for viewing with the naked eye, binoculars, or small telescopes
-Seasonal sky maps for each region of the United States
-Expert help photographing celestial events
-Solar eclipse timetable and safe viewing tips

About the Author

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.