A Walk through the Southern Sky
A Walk through the Southern Sky
$34.99
USDWhat star is that? Where is the Southern Cross? Who was Orion? Answering these questions and many more, this book will become an essential traveling companion for amateur astronomers heading abroad. Its unique simplified maps make it easy to find the constellations in the southern hemisphere skies, and the stars within them. Clear instructions guide the user on how to gauge sizes and distances, and move easily between constellations. This new edition has been updated with additional mythology information, and a list of the planet positions up to 2016. Of value to all ages, this book introduces the patterns of the starry skies in a memorable way. No equipment is needed to use this practical guide: apart from normal sight and clear skies. Beautifully illustrated, this is an ideal introduction to unfamiliar stars that will have astronomers of all levels gazing at the skies with ease.
- New edition with updated planet positions, detailed moon map and new mythology information
- Suitable for complete beginners
- All objects shown can be seen by eye, no extra equipment is required
Reviews & endorsements
"This accessible book provides you with simple, straightforward maps of the southern sky constellations and the mythology of some of the more notable ones. It's a must if you're planning a trip to go observing Down Under." --BBC Sky at Night
Product details
June 2007Adobe eBook Reader
9780511282362
0 pages
0kg
5 b/w illus. 55 colour illus.
This ISBN is for an eBook version which is distributed on our behalf by a third party.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Measuring distances in the sky
- 2. A walk through the heavens
- 3. Legends of the constellations
- 4. There's more to see!
- Constellations index.
