National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky - 2nd Edition (Fazekas Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

With sky charts, graphics, and straightforward guidelines to help you find constellations and know what celestial objects they contain, this how-to handbook covers everything a stargazer needs to know. Stargazing's too much fun to leave to astronomers. In these inviting pages, "Night Sky Guy" Andrew Fazekas takes an expert but easygoing approach that will delight would-be astronomers of all levels. Essential information, organized logically, brings the solar system, stars, and planets to life in your own backyard. Start with the easiest constellations and then "star-hop" across the night sky to find others nearby. Learn about the dark side of the moon, how to pick Mars out of a planetary lineup, and which kinds of stars twinkle in your favorite constellations. Hands-on tips and techniques for observing with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope help make the most out of
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