Navigating the Night Sky
Subtitle: How to Identify the Stars and Constellations (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: April 2, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 205
ISBN-13: 9781852337377
Subjects: Popular astronomy; Star Observation; Physics; Science; Science/Mathematics; Stars; Astronomy - Star Guides; Astronomy; Navigation; Science / Astronomy; Observers' manuals; Constellations
First sentence: The first glance at a starry sky shows that the stars are distributed irregularly, more scarcely in some parts, more abundantly in other parts of the heavenly vault.
Description: This book will interest anyone who marvels at the night sky and would like to learn to recognise constellations and identify the brightest stars by name. Renowned amateur astronomer, Guilherme de Almeida, dispels the myth that specialist knowledge and elaborate instruments are a prerequisite for all astronomical observation. His book emphasizes the point that getting to know the night sky with the naked eye is an essential platform from which to start any astronomical observation. Step-by-step, the reader is guided through the knowledge needed to recognise key constellations, identify stars and planets, and interpret changes in the overall appearance of the sky throughout the year. The text is enhanced by the use of maps and illustrations, making this practical guide an invaluable text for all but the most advanced amateur astronomers.