Simply Stargazing: Your Guide to the Stars, Moon, and Night Sky (Adventure Quick Guides)

ISBN: 1591935814

Author: Poppele, Jonathan

Condition: New

Your Night Sky Companion!To gaze skyward is to be filled with wonder. You might find yourself asking questions like, Is that bright object a planet or a star? What does the constellation Perseus look like? Whens the next meteor shower? Find these answers and more in Simply Stargazing.The tabbed booklet is simple and convenient to use, with full-color photographs and illustrations. Topics are organized by season for quick and easy identification, and award-winning author Jonathan Poppele offers observation tips and instructions on everything from the moon, planets, and deep-sky objects to the ecliptic and the zodiac.Six full-sky charts make locating constellations a snap at any time of year. Youll learn about spotting planets, meteor showers, and more. A timetable for meteor showers further enhances your knowledge of stargazing. The booklets pocket-size format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.Keep Simply Stargazing close at hand on your next nighttime outing.