Mapping the Sky: The Essential Guide to Astronomy - Softcover

Haddad, Leila; Cirous, Alain

Softcover

ISBN 10: 202059692X ISBN 13: 9782020596923

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2003

Synopsis

Destined to become the guide of choice, "Mapping the Sky" is a glorious survey for the lay astronomer. Written with beginners in mind, it sets the stage with a history of the science and outlines the basics of stargazing, from choosing the right telescope to taking photographs of the stars. Readers discover how to tell a star's magnitude by its color, find the most famous constellations, and much, much more. Featuring a handy star wheel, entertaining text, and page after page of illustrations, photographs, and diagrams, "Mapping the Sky" is a volume as rich and vibrant as its subject.

About this title

Synopsis:

A guide for observing the night sky covers such topics as the history of astronomical discovery, choosing the right telescope, recognizing constellations, and star-watching with the naked eye.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 202059692X
• ISBN 13: 9782020596923
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240