Learn How to Read the Night Sky Star by Star.
The beauty and mystery of the night sky have fascinated human observers for thousands of years. 'The Star Guide' is for everyone who looks up at the stars and would like to know more about them, without having to wade through complicated diagrams or technical text.
Instead of taking the conventional approach to astronomy, 'The Star Guide' invites you to go straight outside and begin observing. You start with a general view of the night sky, move on to more detailed star maps for each month and then to the key constellations, which act as heavenly signposts - once you have located them, you can easily identify less prominent star groups.
The emphasis is always on actual observation - what you can see yourself by the naked eye or through binoculars and telescopes. Best-selling science writer Robin Kerrod takes you on a conducted tour of the heavens, using easy-to-follow star charts to guide you around the night sky. He then moves from the stars to our own Solar System, with its planets, asteroids, meteors, comets and other phenomena.
