A Walk through the Southern Sky

A Walk through the Southern Sky
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 129
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ISBN-10 : 9781139537155
ISBN-13 : 1139537156
Rating : 4/5 (156 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Walk through the Southern Sky by : Milton Heifetz

Download or read book A Walk through the Southern Sky written by Milton Heifetz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-08 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Walk through the Southern Sky is a beautifully illustrated guide to the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. By following the simplified and easy-to-use starmaps, readers will be able to identify constellations with no equipment but normal sight and a clear night sky. This book provides clear instructions on how to determine star sizes and the distances between stars, allowing readers to move easily between constellations. The budding astronomer is introduced to the mystery and wonder of the southern sky as the myths and legends of its stars and constellations are wondrously retold. The third edition of this magical book features a new moon map, an updated list of planet positions, additional illustrations and more realistic star maps. It is an invaluable and beautiful guide for beginner stargazers, both young and old.


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