I can’t say I’m well-versed in starry skies, and yet, I’m certain there’s nothing more whimsical than laying out underneath a starry sky and talking with dear friends. Some of my fondest memories involve a summer camp, a concrete basketball court, and hours underneath the stars, pointing out shooting stars (now, I do know those […]
National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Night Sky of North America
We all gaze at the night sky in wonder—and this guidebook, the ninth in the National Geographic Pocket Guide series, provides a go-to reference for everything filling the dark canvas above us. A basic guide to the solar system, distant galaxies, exoplanets and deep space, satellites and spacecraft, the big bang, meteor showers, and moon phases, this book also features scores of sky and constellation charts for stargazers. Each of the 147 featured topics includes a photograph or explanatory illustration or graphic. Interesting facts and tips throughout offer a quick guide to observing the night sky with the naked eye, from the Big Dipper and the North Star to auroras and eclipses.
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National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Night Sky of North America
We all gaze at the night sky in wonder—and this guidebook, the ninth in the National Geographic Pocket Guide series, provides a go-to reference for everything filling the dark canvas above us. A basic guide to the solar system, distant galaxies, exoplanets and deep space, satellites and spacecraft, the big bang, meteor showers, and moon phases, this book also features scores of sky and constellation charts for stargazers. Each of the 147 featured topics includes a photograph or explanatory illustration or graphic. Interesting facts and tips throughout offer a quick guide to observing the night sky with the naked eye, from the Big Dipper and the North Star to auroras and eclipses.
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National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Night Sky of North America
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781426217852 |
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Publisher: | Disney Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 03/07/2017 |
Series: | National Geographic Pocket Guide |
Pages: | 180 |
Sales rank: | 107,890 |
Product dimensions: | 4.20(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.50(d) |
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