Seeing in the Dark

Explore the wonders of the night sky in Seeing in the Dark. Written as a poetic love letter to science, Timothy Ferris recounts his own experiences as an amateur astronomer and reports on the revolution that's putting millions in touch with the stars. Discover exciting celestial sights like Saturn and the Virgo supercluster with star charts and observing lists included in the appendix. Ferris also takes readers inside a major revolution sweeping astronomy, as lone amateur astronomers make discoveries that rival the professionals. His enthusiasm for stargazing is simply magical and irresistible.