Colorado Starwatch

English

Series: Starwatch: the Essential Guide to Our Night Sky Ser.

ISBN: 0760324638

EAN: 9780760324639

Category: Nature / Sky Observation

Publisher: MBI Publishing Company LLC

Release Date: 08/17/2011

Synopsis: Written in a folksy, down-to-earth style, this user-friendly guide to the night sky is designed for beginner and intermediate stargazers ages twelve and up. It begins with chapters explaining the stars, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxiesand what readers can expect to see from their own backyards with a modicum of equipment. Colorado StarWatch then examines the major constellations, offering updated tales of the mythology surrounding them and detailing their seasonal movement in the sky. Later chapters delve into the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, planets, and celestial extras such as comets, meteor showers, and aurora borealis. The final chapter provides advice on purchasing a telescope and other stargazing equipment. Appendices include monthly star maps for Colorados northern (40%) latitude, a local resource guide, and a list of Colorados brightest stars.

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Colorado Starwatch

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Spiral

Height: 0.37 inches

Width: 9.25 inches

Length: 10.88 inches

Weight: 35.1 oz

Pages: 160