David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky by David H Levy

David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky by David H Levy

The perfect introduction for the novice astronomer, this book stirs the imagination and puts observation in a framework of social activity and personal adventure. Written by an award-winning astronomer, it is a technical guide to the sky, full of helpful practical hints. The author's lively style engages, entertains, and informs. Newcomers will learn how to enjoy the Moon, planets, comets, meteors, and distant galaxies observable through a small telescope. Levy describes the features of the Moon from night to night; how to observe constellations; how best to view the stars, nebulae, and galaxies; how to follow the planets on their annual trek among the constellations; how to map the sky; how to find a new comet; how to buy or even make a telescope; what to see in a month of lunar observations or a year of stellar observation; and much more.

'… a very good read and is certainly value for money' Peter Mata, Spaceflight
'I would unhesitatingly recommend it to the novice astronomer starting out, or the advanced observer in need of some gentle encouragement.' Neil English, Astronomy Now
'… essential reading when preparing for a night under the stars … a book which should find a place on every astronomer's shelf, and in every astronomer's heart.' Astronomy & Space

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ISBN 13	9780521797535
ISBN 10	0521797535
Title	David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky
Author	David H Levy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2001-11-22
Number of pages	372
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