Description
Product ID: | 9781785947896 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing |
Subtitle: | My Essential Guide to Navigating the Night Sky |
Authors: | Author: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock |
Page Count: | 256 |
Subjects: | Popular science, Popular science, Astronomy, space and time, Popular astronomy and space, Astronomy, space & time, Popular astronomy & space |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Look up... The Art of Stargazing is the ultimate insider's guide to the night sky in which award-winning space scientist and The Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her expertise and unique insights into the marvellous world of stars. Take a tour of the 88 constellations and explore the science, history, culture and romanticism behind these celestial bodies. In this must-have handbook for budding stargazers - and anyone looking for a little more wonder in their lives - Maggie will help you to identify stars and teach you the basics of naked-eye observation, offering fascinating facts plus advice on kit, 'dark sky' locations and much more. Also included are beautiful illustrations to accompany each constellation and an easy-to-read sky map. With Maggie by your side, the night sky will truly come alive. Look up... |
Imprint Name: | BBC Books |
Publisher Name: | Ebury Publishing |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2023-11-02 |