The fun and easy way to explore the night sky Do you know the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf? From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe.

A field guide to the night sky, explaining through text and maps how to locate and identify stars, planets, meteors, comets, and constellations.

Includes four charts in pocket. Contains information about the planets, the sun and moon and their eclipses, meteors and comets.

An introduction to astronomy containing charts, drawings, maps, and tips on how to observe the stars.

Introduces the basics of astronomy through a variety of projects, including a model of a lunar eclipse and a chart of a comet's path.

Constellations Maps....Photographic atlas of the heavens...13 maps of the moon's surface...ecliptic star maps...

A guide to astronomical and meteorological events typical of each month, from the beginning of winter through summer's meteor showers and hail to the harvest moon of autumn.

"The constellations are arbitrary groupings of stars which form patterns or imaginary pictures in the night sky. There are 88 official constellations which together cover the entire sky, many of these having traditional names and associations with folklore and mythology. This book identifies and describes each of the constellations, providing useful information as to its location, form and mythology."--Page [4] cover.