Constellations: A Field Guide To The Night Sky - Hardcover

Sparrow, Giles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 178087815X ISBN 13: 9781780878157

Verlag: Quercus, 2013

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Step outside on a clear night, and the number of stars in the night sky can be overwhelming. Take a pair of binoculars or a small telescope with you, and a celestial vista of star clusters and clouds, knots of gas and dust, nearby planets and distant galaxies is revealed. Since ancient times, stargazers have made sense of the night sky by grouping its stars into constellations - star patterns that often have symbolic or mythological meanings. Constellations is a guide to the night sky that focuses on these 88 distinctive patterns, revealing their often intriguing stories - their origins, mythology, present-day significance - and the multitude of wondrous objects they contain. Complete with many of the best astronomical images ever captured, a comprehensive introduction to the stars and other celestial phenomena, and a series of newly commissioned, state-of-the-art maps showing the stars that are visible from populated latitudes in both hemispheres throughout the year, this magnificent guide has all you need to know to become an expert stargazer.

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A visual guide to the constellations that make up our night sky. Featuring over 100 state-of-the-art star maps, straightforward explanations of astronomical principles and terms, and practical tips on how to discover the stars - whether through the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope - Constellations provides everything you need to know to discover the wonders of our cosmos and become an expert stargazer. Reveals the origins, mythology and present-day significance of the unique star formations. Includes a guide to the changing position of the planets across the sky. Stunning full-colour images of the stars and other celestial phenomena illustrate the beauty of our universe.

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• Verlag: Quercus
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• ISBN 10: 178087815X
• ISBN 13: 9781780878157
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 320