National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky

Andrew Fazekas, popularly known as the Night Sky Guy, is a science writer, speaker, and broadcaster who uses various media to communicate his enthusiasm for the wonders of the universe. He is the author of the book Star Trek: The Official Guide to our Universe and writes the famous web blog "StarStruck" for National Geographic.

This totally revised, user-friendly skywatcher's book is crammed with charts, graphics, images, and expert recommendations for viewing – and understanding – the wonders of space.

Astronomers should not be allowed to enjoy stargazing. In National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, "Night Sky Guy" Andrew Fazekas takes an authoritative but approachable approach in these enticing pages that will please aspiring astronomers of all levels. The solar system, stars, and planets come to life in your own backyard thanks to essential information structured rationally.

Begin with the most basic constellations, then "star-hop" around the night sky to identify others nearby. Learn about the moon's dark side, how to identify Mars in a planetary lineup, and what kinds of stars twinkle in your favorite constellations. Hands-on techniques and ideas for watching with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope help you get the most out of sightings and celestial phenomena like eclipses and meteor showers. Photographs and visuals illustrate cosmic phenomena such as black holes, solar flares, and supernovas in an easy-to-understand format.

This indispensable guide shines light on the night sky—truly one of the greatest shows on Earth! Revised to make skywatching even easier for the whole family!

Author: Andrew Fazekas

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Backyard-Guide-Night/dp/1426220154/

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