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Star Maps for Beginners I.M. Levitt

Star Maps for Beginners By I.M. Levitt

Star Maps for Beginners by I.M. Levitt


$13.49
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

Using the Maltese Cross star map design, widely acknowledged as superior to the conventional circular maps for locating constellations, this book provides everything amateur astronomers need. 12 maps trace the month-by-month progression of the constellations, viewed from every direction.

Star Maps for Beginners Summary

Star Maps for Beginners: 50th Anniversary Edition by I.M. Levitt

Using the Maltese Cross star map design, widely acknowledged as superior to the conventional circular maps for locating constellations, this book provides everything amateur astronomers need. 12 maps trace the month-by-month progression of the constellations, viewed from every direction. Newly-revised tables give approximate positions of the planets for the years 1992 through 1997 and special sections discuss meteors and comets.

Star Maps for Beginners Reviews

Sky & Telescope The best way to learn the constellations that we have ever run across.

About I.M. Levitt

I. M. LEVITT, PH.D., an internationally recognized scientist, is Director Emeritus of the Fels Planetariurn at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.

Table of Contents


CONTENTS

PREFACE

EXPLANATORY NOTES

THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTELLATIONS

MOTIONS IN THE SKY

THE PLANETS AS BRIGHT STARS

THE JANUARY SKY

THE FEBRUARY SKY

THE MARCH SKY

THE APRIL SKY

THE MAY SKY

THE JUNE SKY

THE JULY SKY

THE AUGUST SKY

THE SEPTEMBER SKY

THE OCTOBER SKY

THE NOVEMBER SKY

THE DECEMBER SKY

BEYOND THE UNAIDED EYE

THE SUN'S FAMILY

METEORS: HOT RODS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Additional information

GOR001200761
9780671791872
0671791877
Star Maps for Beginners: 50th Anniversary Edition by I.M. Levitt
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Simon & Schuster Ltd
19920801
64
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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