About this title: An introduction to the pleasures of astronomy is presented in this book, through poetic essays about naked-eye observation. The author leads the reader on a tour of the night sky, stopping to discuss meteors, comets, eclipses, supernovas, planetary conjunctions, light pollution, and more. A great deal of factual information is brought to life through the author's personal anecdotes and reminiscences gathered over many years of writing for the amateur astronomy community. The book includes advice on how and where to observe the sky for the best results. There are also tables for easy reference.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780471620884ISBN:0471620882
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Very Good. read more
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
Binding: TRADE PAPERBACK
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780471530251ISBN:0471530255
Description: VERY GOOD. Minor reader and shelf wear; minor edge and corner wear; spine is NOT creased; binding tight; lies flat and square; prior owner's name inside front cover; 264 pages; index; B&W illustrations. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780486425535ISBN:0486425533
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very good. By Fred Schaaf; ISBN: 0486425533; Pub. : Dover Publications; Pub. Date: 2002-12-06; Media: Paperback; Weight: 16.96 oz.; Book appears only lightly read and shows little wear other than minor shelf wear to covers. by Fred Schaaf; ISBN: 0486425533; Pub. : Dover Publications; Pub. Date: 2002-12-06; Media: Paperback; Weight: 16.96 oz.; Book appears only lightly read and shows little wear other than minor shelf wear to covers. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications, Mineola, NY
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780486425535ISBN:0486425533
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, New York
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780471620884ISBN:0471620882
Description: Good in Very Good jacket. 0471620882 crisp tight hardcover dust jacket covered with plastic withdrawn library with all the markings clean interior. 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
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780471620884ISBN:0471620882
Description: Very Good. 0471620882 Pub date: 1988. Condition: Very Good / Very Good. Ex-Library. Stamped edges. Stamped on some pages. Slight cover and/or page wear. Good used condition. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations. We are a tested an. read more
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