Backyard guide to the night sky /
Schneider, Howard.
Backyard guide to the night sky / National Geographic's backyard guide to the night sky Howard Schneider ; foreword by Sandy Wood. - 287 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-277) and index.
Sky watching basics -- The atmosphere -- The sun -- The moon -- The planets -- Stars & constellations -- Four seasons of the sky -- Constellations -- Comets & meteors -- Deep space.
Not just a book of constellations, but a comprehensive resource covering planets, the sun and moon, comets, famous astronomers, equipment, and how to orient oneself at night at any time of the year. (Miller Library Staff) Volume packed full of information that illuminates key astronomical concepts along side the history and legends surrounding the stars and planets.
Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up and for parents and teachers.
1426202814 9781426202810 9781426205385 1426205384 9781426205392 1426205392
2009455607
GBA952225 bnb
015266223 Uk
Astronomy--Observers' manuals.
Astronomy.
Handbooks and manuals.
Handbooks and manuals.
Handbooks and manuals.
QB64 / .S438 2009
Backyard guide to the night sky / National Geographic's backyard guide to the night sky Howard Schneider ; foreword by Sandy Wood. - 287 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-277) and index.
Sky watching basics -- The atmosphere -- The sun -- The moon -- The planets -- Stars & constellations -- Four seasons of the sky -- Constellations -- Comets & meteors -- Deep space.
Not just a book of constellations, but a comprehensive resource covering planets, the sun and moon, comets, famous astronomers, equipment, and how to orient oneself at night at any time of the year. (Miller Library Staff) Volume packed full of information that illuminates key astronomical concepts along side the history and legends surrounding the stars and planets.
Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up and for parents and teachers.
1426202814 9781426202810 9781426205385 1426205384 9781426205392 1426205392
2009455607
GBA952225 bnb
015266223 Uk
Astronomy--Observers' manuals.
Astronomy.
Handbooks and manuals.
Handbooks and manuals.
Handbooks and manuals.
QB64 / .S438 2009