365 Starry Nights
An Introduction to Astronomy for Every Night of the Year
Chet Raymo
365 Starry Nights is an unparalleled guide to astronomy, offering a complete and clear view of the sky every day of the year. The book is divided into 365 concise, illustrated essays, which focus on the aesthetic and scientific aspects of stargazing. With hundreds of charts, drawings, and maps, readers can learn about the visible canopy of stars and constellations, as well as explore the unseen realm of nebulae and galaxies. Whether using a telescope or the naked eye, this book brings the infinite within reach and will provide helpful hints and information on how to observe, describe and calculate the stars.
Publish Date
1990-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
1990-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1982
Goodreads Rating
4.18
ISBN
9780671766061
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