The Night Sky: A Glow-in-the-Dark Guide to Prominent Stars & Constellations North of the Equator (A Pocket Naturalist Guide)

Kavanagh, James; Press, Waterford

ISBN 10: 1583550879 ISBN 13: 9781583550878

Publisher: Waterford Press, 2001

Synopsis

This innovative – Glow-in-the-Dark – pocket reference highlights prominent constellations and stars that are visible with the naked eye north of the equator. Simply shine a light on the guide to illuminate the constellations and their names on the summer or winter star charts. Also includes descriptions of the meaning of each constellation and instructions on how to use your fingers to 'walk' between constellations to find prominent stars. Laminated for durability, this clever guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Over 250,000 sold.
Made in the USA.

About this title

Product Description:

The Night Sky provides a simplified field reference to familiar stars and constellations. A durable folding guide format is great for use in the field and allows any level of nature explorer to recognize and easily identify the most common constellations.

About the Author:

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh’s path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.

About this edition

• Publisher: Waterford Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1583550879
• ISBN 13: 9781583550878
• Binding: Pamphlet
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1
• Illustrator: Leung Raymond