A handbook for skygazers that combines the best in astrophotography with a unique system of beautiful and easy-to-read star charts. Designed to make it simple for the reader to find and identify every major natural celestial object visible throughout the year with up-to-the-minute research and clear, accessible text, charts, and cross-references. 410 illustrations.
The most comprehensive field guide available to the fabulous mysteries above--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. The
National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky provides a concise guided tour of the heavens, from planets in our solar system to the constellations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, stars, galaxies, astronomical bodies, phenomena, comets, and more. Featuring a durable vinyl binding, over 700 full-color photographs, sky charts, and constellation charts, as well as detailed descriptive text, this comprehensive, easy-to-use field guide is the perfect companion volume for any stargazer.
Product Details
NAS FGT THE NIGHT SKY
Format: Paperback
Pages: 720
Product Weight: 1.16 lbs
Author: National Audubon Society
Publication Date: 1991-10-15
Language: English
Series: National Audubon Society Field Guides
Publisher: KNOPF
Dewey Decimal Classification: 523
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780679408529
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