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The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing: My Essential Guide to Navigating the Night Sky
Look up...The Art of Stargazing is the ultimate insider's guide to the night sky in which award-winning space scientist and The Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her expertise and unique insights into the marvellous world of stars. Take a tour of the 88 constellations and explore the science, history, culture and romanticism behind these celestial bodies.In this must-have handbook for budding stargazers - and anyone looking for a little more wonder in their lives - Maggie will help you to identify stars and teach you the basics of naked-eye observation, offering fascinating facts plus advice on kit, 'dark sky' locations and much more. Also included are beautiful illustrations to accompany each constellation and an easy-to-read sky map. With Maggie by your side, the night sky will truly come alive.
- GenresNonfiction
256 pages, Paperback
Published November 2, 2023
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
August 3, 2024
Interesting read, but I think it could have sacrificed being exhaustive to allow a bit more time spent on the science and mythology. More of a reference than a read.
April 21, 2024
What a sweet book this was. After a brief introduction to stars and what they are, you get an in-depth guide to the 88 different constellations, how to find them in the night sky, as well as their mythology or history.
June 23, 2024
A perfect introduction to our night sky for those unfamiliar, and a great reference book and source for the seasoned stargazer. Each constellation has fascinating information relating to it, and I love the mythology sections. I will certainly be bringing this with me on my travels!
January 21, 2024
This book is fascinating! I loved reading it and will definitely be using it as a reference guide in the future. Can’t wait to start doing some stargazing 💫
May 4, 2024
I liked the mythology sections for each constellation, some of the constellations were a bit boring (microscope, triangle etc) but it was easy to understand for someone who is new to star gazing!
July 12, 2024
A lovely little catalogue of the constellations not just giving the deep space objects located within, but also delving into the history and mythology of all individual constellations.
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