Philip's Guide to the Northern Constellations by Philip's Maps

Philip's Guide to the Northern Constellations by Philip's Maps

A beginner's guide to the major stars and constellations visible with the naked eye in the northern hemisphere. This brief introduction to stargazing will help the novice to get his or her bearings in the night sky. Using easy-to-find stars, all of which are visible without any specialized equipment, the author introduces the beginner to each season's major constellations. Simple 'signpost' star maps guide the reader around the sky.The book has been written in non-technical language by Robin Scagell, a keen popularizer of astronomy, and is suitable for newcomers to astronomy of all ages. In addition to the star maps and seasonal guides, it includes interesting facts about our Solar System, comets, meteors and the Universe. A colourful and entertaining book, Philip's Guide to Northern Constellations is an excellent introduction to stargazing.Main map scale:

Robin Scagell is a long-serving Vice President of Britain's Society for Popular Astronomy. A lifelong stargazer, he has worked as an observer and photographer, and as a journalist has edited a wide range of popular-interest magazines. Robin is the author of several popular astronomy books, and has contributed to many other publications. He has been awarded the Sir Arthur Clarke Award for Space Reporting in recognition of his many appearances on TV and radio talking about astronomy and space.

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ISBN 13	9780540084531
ISBN 10	0540084530
Title	Philip's Guide to the Northern Constellations
Author	Philip's Maps
Series	Philip's Guide To
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Octopus Publishing Group
Year published	2004-03-22
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.