Dean Regas

This book is so fascinating! Each page is loaded with information and it pulls you in until you simply have to keep reading and learning. The pictures really pop too and bring it all together. Among the facts inside, you'll find fascinating facts about our Solar System, space travel, astronomers, and more. There is also a small glossary in case your child may be in need of that. I'm always pleased with Nat Geo when it comes to educational works. This was one that I simply had to buy. I know that I'll be reading it again.… (mehr)

In this basic guide to stargazing, readers will discover some basic information about the sun, the moon, and the planets that are visible without a telescope. Then they will explore the stars and the constellations in the northern sky, the winter sky, the spring sky, the summer sky, and the fall sky.

Discover man-made objects in the night sky; then learn about meteors and meteor showers.

Follow that with other astronomical events, including lunar and solar eclipses, planetary conjunctions, comets, auroras, and more.

Explore the night sky and explore planets, satellites, meteors, and constellations using this basic guide to stargazing. You’re sure to discover something new every night.

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After a brief introduction and a few pages of “How to Use This Book” instructions, this book helps beginning stargazers discover what they can see using their eyes or a small telescope. Designed for readers new to stargazing, this book focuses on helping stargazers develop a foundation of knowledge about the night sky rather than providing detailed information.

Easy-to-follow instructions and detailed star maps will help the novice stargazer identify a variety of objects in the night sky. Happy stargazing!

Highly recommended.… (mehr)