Description
Keep your feet on the ground and experience the night sky to the fullest by exploring planets, satellites, and constellations with this all-inclusive reference guide to space. 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition is full of information on the many amazing things you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye!
From shooting stars to constellations and planets to satellites, this book gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night. Learn about the celestial bodies that have captured people's imaginations for centuries, with specific facts alongside traditional myths and beautifully illustrated photographs and star charts that will help you know where to look for the best view.
With this illuminating guide, you'll enjoy hours of stargazing, whether you're travelling, camping, sitting in your back garden, or simply flipping through the beautiful images in this book.
About the Author
Dean Regas is the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory and cohost of the syndicated television program Star Gazers. His writing has appeared in Astronomy magazine, Sky & Telescope magazine, and HuffPost, and in 2017 he began a podcast called Looking Up. Dean is the author of Facts from Space!, 100 Things to See in the Night Sky (Northern Hemisphere edition) and 100 Things to See in the Night Sky (Sourthern Hemisphere edition).
Reviews
"Mesmerizing."
-Sierra
"[Regas's] book points to an unexpected source of entertainment, and even solace, in the skies above ... As the world roils, the stars spin on."
-The Washington Post
"The photographs are fabulous, and the charts are informative."
-Books for Young Readers
"A handy field guide for the best stargazing experience."
-Book of the Day
"A perfect companion book for any child who enjoys marveling at the stars."
-Cincinnati Family Magazine
"The ultimate stargazing book ... this beautifully illustrated guide details everything you need to know."
-RV Life
Book Information
ISBN 9781507213810
Author Dean Regas
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Adams Media Corporation
Publisher Adams Media Corporation
Weight(grams) 959g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 210mm * 23mm
From shooting stars to constellations and planets to satellites, this book gives you a clear picture of what you can see on any given night. Learn about the celestial bodies that have captured people's imaginations for centuries, with specific facts alongside traditional myths and beautifully illustrated photographs and star charts that will help you know where to look for the best view.
With this illuminating guide, you'll enjoy hours of stargazing, whether you're travelling, camping, sitting in your back garden, or simply flipping through the beautiful images in this book.
About the Author
Dean Regas is the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory and cohost of the syndicated television program Star Gazers. His writing has appeared in Astronomy magazine, Sky & Telescope magazine, and HuffPost, and in 2017 he began a podcast called Looking Up. Dean is the author of Facts from Space!, 100 Things to See in the Night Sky (Northern Hemisphere edition) and 100 Things to See in the Night Sky (Sourthern Hemisphere edition).
Reviews
"Mesmerizing."
-Sierra
"[Regas's] book points to an unexpected source of entertainment, and even solace, in the skies above ... As the world roils, the stars spin on."
-The Washington Post
"The photographs are fabulous, and the charts are informative."
-Books for Young Readers
"A handy field guide for the best stargazing experience."
-Book of the Day
"A perfect companion book for any child who enjoys marveling at the stars."
-Cincinnati Family Magazine
"The ultimate stargazing book ... this beautifully illustrated guide details everything you need to know."
-RV Life
Book Information
ISBN 9781507213810
Author Dean Regas
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Adams Media Corporation
Publisher Adams Media Corporation
Weight(grams) 959g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 210mm * 23mm
