The Sky: A User's Guide

David H. Levy:

ISBN 10: 0521459583 / ISBN 13: 9780521459587

Published by Cambridge University Press USA, 1994

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295 Seiten. ein gutes Exemplar mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren SB4275 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 717.

Seller Inventory # 16600

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sky: A User's Guide
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press USA
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521459583
• ISBN 13: 9780521459587
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: Reprinted.
• Condition: Gut
• Weight: 717 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Meditation/Esoterik

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Synopsis

This is an ideal book for starting astronomy. It stirs the imagination, and puts observation of the sky into the framework of leisure activity as well as a personal adventure. Written by an award winning astronomer, it is a non-technical guide to the night sky, full of practical hints. The author's lively style enthuses, entertains and informs. • know the constellations, even if you live in a large city • observe the Sun safely • find out how comets are discovered • watch a star vary in brightness from week to week • explore star clusters and remote galaxies Author David Levy is one of the world's foremost amateur astronomers. He has discovered 17 comets. Minor Planet 3673 Levy is named in his honour. An English graduate, Levy has written a beautiful introduction to the glories of the observable universe of constellations, stars and galaxies.

Book Description

This is an ideal book for starting astronomy. It stirs the imagination, and puts observation of the sky into a framework of leisure activity as well as a personal adventure. Written by an award winning astronomer, it is a non-technical guide to the night sky, full of practical hints.