Stargazing: What to Look for in the Night Sky

Paperback

Main Details

Title Stargazing: What to Look for in the Night Sky
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tom Van Holt
Illustrated by Greg Hardin
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 205,Width 125
Category/GenreCosmology and the universe
Popular astronomy and space
ISBN/Barcode 9780811729345
ClassificationsDewey:523.1
Audience
General
Illustrations b/w photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Stackpole Books
Imprint Stackpole Books
Publication Date 15 March 1999
Publication Country United States

Description

How can you identify constellations and star formations in the night sky? How can you use star patterns to establish direction and time? How can you use star patterns to establish direction and time? What are the legends behind the constellations? How to you know it you are looking at a comet or a UFO? This concise, illustrated guide applies simple science, history, and myth to observing and understanding the sky at night, offering entertaining answers to the mysteries of the night time sky for hikers, campers, paddlers, or any other outdoor enthusiast.

Author Biography

Tom Van Holt