Stars

Author: Robert H. Baker, Herbert S. Zim, Mark R. Chartrand and James Gordon Irving Series: Golden Guides

This field guide to the sky provides charts, tables, and instructions for the amateur astronomer on how, where, and when to observe stars, constellations, and planets. Also discusses meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objects.

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Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully what you see. This Golden Guide shows you how with 150 full-color illustrations, including:

Charts of the major constellations
Tables to help locate the planets
Up-to-date explanations of meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objects

Ideal for classroom use, to take along on vacations, and for use at home.

About the Author

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

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Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully what you see. This Golden Guide shows you how with 150 full-color illustrations, including: Charts of the Major Constellations Tables to Help Locate the Planets * Up-to-Date Explanations of Meteors, Comets, Eclipses, and Other Celestial Objects Ideal for classroom use, to take along on vacations, and for use at home. A Classic Guide ...for All Ages.