Presents an overview of modern astronomy, and provides a selection of increasingly detailed star maps, featuring seasonal maps of the entire sky, monthly star maps, and maps of key constellations. Includes photographs, explanatory text, and a planisphere for locating stars.

"Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...

Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.

Provides instruction for activities related to astronomy and stargazing.

From observing the night sky to looking to the stars and beyond, Nature Guide Stars and Planets contains a guide to all 88 constellations of the night sky, as wells as features the best tools and techniques to get started.

Explores the lore and science of the moon, the sun, the planets and constellations, and other objects visible in the night sky, while also introducing the basic concepts of stargazing.

From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe, and provides an easy-to-follow introduction to the night sky.

Disc 1. the constellations and their stars ; Seeing and navigating the sky ; Using binocular and backyard telescopes ; Observing the moon and the sun ; Observing the planets with a telescope ; Meteor showers, comets, eclipes, and more -- disc 2. The northern sky and the north celestial pole ; The fall sky ; The winter sky ; The spring sky ; The summer sky ; The southern sky and the Milky Way.

Star maps of the constellations with accompanying pictures of the characters and creatures the ancients imagined in the star groups and a brief story on each. The constellations glow in the dark.