The Practical Skywatcher's Handbook by David H Levy
With 150 maps, charts and diagrams, this easy-reference guide to the night sky is a practical hands-on guide for everyone, amateur and expert, whether on land or at sea.
A great starting point for anyone who wants to know a little bit more about what they are looking at when they gaze at the heavens * Sailing Today *
Here is a book, a beautifully illustrated book; a book for the seriously dedicated stargazer, or budding astronomer* Sailing *
Assuming no prior knowledge, this helps the user to read and understand the changing sky. * World Cruising *
A tour de force * Fly & Fish *
A well-produced, lavishly illustrated paperback volume * RNSA *
Here is a book, a beautifully illustrated book; a book for the seriously dedicated stargazer, or budding astronomer* Sailing *
Assuming no prior knowledge, this helps the user to read and understand the changing sky. * World Cruising *
A tour de force * Fly & Fish *
A well-produced, lavishly illustrated paperback volume * RNSA *
David H Levy is an astronomer
and science writer most famous for his co-discovery of Comet Shoemaker-Levy,
which collided with Jupiter in 1994. John O'Byrne is the secretary of the
Astronomical Society of Australia, and chair of the school of physics at the
University of Sydney.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408157466 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408157462 |
| Title | The Practical Skywatcher's Handbook |
| Author | David H Levy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2012-01-05 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |