100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition: Your Illustrated Guide to the Planets, Satellites, Constellations, and Mor

Hardback

Main Details

Title 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition: Your Illustrated Guide to the Planets, Satellites, Constellations, and Mor
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dean Regas
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 232,Width 210
Category/GenrePopular science
Astronomy, space and time
ISBN/Barcode 9781507213810
ClassificationsDewey:520
Audience
General
Illustrations 4-color

Publishing Details

Publisher Adams Media Corporation
Imprint Adams Media Corporation
Publication Date 16 July 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

Discover the amazing wonders of the night sky with this expanded edition to 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, perfect for every amateur stargazer and armchair astronomer! 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 yard, or simply flipping through the beautiful images in this book.

Author Biography

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