Out of the Blue
Subtitle: A 24-Hour Skywatcher's Guide
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: November 18, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9780521809252
Subjects: Meteorology; Popular astronomy; Popular science; Science/Mathematics; Meteorological optics; Science; Astronomy - General; Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology; Science / Astronomy; Astronomy; Observers' manuals
First sentence: Our atmosphere is a thin, transparent layer of air, not much more than 100 km deep, that separates us from the dark and starry void beyond.
Description: Why is the sky blue and why are sunsets red? When can I see a rainbow? Why is the moon sometimes visible in daylight? In Out of the Blue skywatcher John Naylor offers practical advice about where and when you can expect to see natural phenomena, what you will see and how to improve your chances of seeing it. Naylor takes in both the night and the day sky, and deals only with what can be seen with the naked eye. Drawing on science, history, literature and mythology, and assuming only basic scientific knowledge, Out of the Blue is for everyone who enjoys being outdoors and who feel curious or puzzled about things optical and astronomical.