About this title: This is an introduction to the skies, covering our immediate Solar System - the sun, the moon and the planets - and beyond into deep space, the stars, galaxies and nebulae. Both historical and scientific aspects of astronomy are included, as well as a resources directory. From huge optical telescopes used by professional astronomers to the makeshift observatories of amateurs, the tools and techniques of skywatching are covered.
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Description: Very Good. 0737000791 Very good condition, No markings or underlining inside book, cover has some mild shelf wear, ** Satisfaction Guaranteed ** Orders ship same or next business day. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Time Life Medical
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780783547510ISBN:078354751X
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 078354751X Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
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Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Very good. Light wear to edges and pages. Cover and spine show no easily noticeable damage. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Very good. Light wear to edges and pages. Cover and spine show no easily noticeable damage. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Time-Life Books
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780783547510ISBN:078354751X
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. (A26-9/8)Book is in good condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 288 p. Nature Company Guides. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Time-Life Books
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780783547510ISBN:078354751X
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Hardcover Edition-Average Wear-Few Markings. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 288 p. Nature Company Guides. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
"great beginning guide to observational techniques for the night sky, history of astronomy, and explanations of stars and galaxies. includes some, but not all, messier objects, the location inside the appropriate constellation, a brief history of the constellation's name, as well as matching instrument to magnitude. easy to understand, baby stepping you into the wonders of the universe."
"Everything I know about identifying stars is from this book. You never know what you're looking at until you check this book out with a pair of binoculars on a crisp cool night."
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