First Magnitude: A Book Of The Bright Sky by James B Kaler

First Magnitude: A Book Of The Bright Sky by James B Kaler

First Magnitude is an entry-level book for readers with brightly lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun, Moon, the five bright planets, and on the 23 brightest stars, which are visible from just about anywhere. The book concludes with bright ephemeral phenomena: meteors, comets, and exploding stars. The concept is a platform for introducing the reader to the wonders of the nighttime and daytime skies and serves as an introduction to general astronomy.James Kaler takes delight in sharing with us his extensive knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the study of the skies. He further discusses his thoughts on the evolving field of astronomy and expresses his surprise at having an asteroid named after him in honor of his outreach activities.

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ISBN 13	9789814417426
ISBN 10	9814417424
Title	First Magnitude: A Book Of The Bright Sky
Author	James B Kaler
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Year published	2013-01-22
Number of pages	252
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.