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An introductory illustrated and comprehensive guide to observing and understanding the night sky. This book provides a survey of science's growing understanding of space and includes details of the latest space probes. The most recent photographs from the world's finest observatories and space-based cameras capture the wonder and beauty of the universe. Astronomy covers a wide variety of heavenly phenomenon: Distant stars Planets of the Solar System Comets and shooting stars Eclipses Black holes. Vivid cross-sections of the planets with a concise description and a chart of their relative distance from the sun provide at-a-glance information. A series of monthly sky charts point out constellations, star clusters, galaxies, nebula and more. The sky maps use easy-to-read symbols to identify open and globular star clusters, galaxies and planetary nebula. The constellations are labeled and diagramed. Spectacular images of space phenomenon are further explained with colorful digital graphics. Nebula, clusters, galaxies, etc. are profiled with color images and short descriptions. A pictograph tells whether binoculars or a telescope is required. Astronomy is a fascinating and easy-to-use illustrated reference for amateur astronomers of all levels.

About the Author :
Mark A. Garlick, PhD, is a science writer, astronomical illustrator and a member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. He is the author of The Story of the Solar System.

Review :
A stargazer's wonderland, offering a trove of hard data and interesting speculation... eminently readable... best of all are the stunning photographs.-- (12/01/2004) A wonderfully useful, well-written, complete and attractive introductory text... an excellent, highly impressive book.-- (11/01/2004) An attractive large-scale book... a volume with high visual impact and clear, although brief, explanations. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers.-- (02/01/2005) Detailed information and detail in the photographs and illustrations are the strengths of this book... Recommended.-- (04/01/2005) Experts and amateurs alike will love this book for its stunning photography and clear description of celestial phenomena... The author's passion for astronomy is apparent... highly recommended.-- (02/01/2005) Fun... of practical use to amateur stargazers... exactly the kind of book that might inspire a youngster to take an interest in the heavens, possibly starting a hobby that can last a lifetime.-- (12/04/2004) Introductory and comprehensive... an easy-to-use illustrated reference for amateur astronomers of all levels.-- (12/01/2004) Novice astronomers seeking an all-in-one reference to the heavens will find it here.--Science News (07/31/2004) One of the most beautiful introductory books on astronomy in a very long time... an excellent gift for anybody keen on astronomy.-- (11/01/2004) Panoramic introductions... custom designed to inspire stargazing.-- (10/15/2004) Superb collection of images... Each of these is a work of art, and they can evoke in the viewer and almost intuitive understanding of the processes they depict.-- (11/01/2004) What makes Astronomy: A Visual Guide stand out is the interesting arrangement of content, mixture of graphics and photography, and the depth of coverage... highly recommended for academic and public library collections.-- (01/01/2005) What really sets this book apart is its stunning visual impact... also notable for its inclusion of multicultural astronomy, illustrating not just western thinking but also the contributions of many cultures to the study of the sky.-- (03/09/2005) Will appeal to anyone who's ever marveled at the mysteries of a night sky.--Hemispheres (10/01/2004) Overall the photos and the reproduction quality are excellent.--Paul Deans"Sky and Telescope" (12/01/2004) The book is bursting with information but is so well-designed and written that the text never seems too heavy.--John Lyons"Charleston Post and Courier" (12/12/2004) This title is recommended for all libraries; its excellent visuals coupled with straightforward, broad subject coverage make it appropriate for many purposes and nearly any audience from browsers to researchers.--Courtney Greene"E-Streams" (02/01/2005)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781552979587
  • Publisher: Firefly Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Firefly Books
  • Height: 241 mm
  • No of Pages: 304
  • Series Title: Visual Guides
  • Sub Title: A Visual Guide
  • Width: 235 mm
  • ISBN-10: 155297958X
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jun 2004
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 29 mm
  • Weight: 1433 gr


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