A magical view from planet Earth -- Let's get stargazing -- Your constellation compendium -- Stargazing kit -- Meet the planets -- The Moon: Earth's cosmic companion -- Space rocks! -- Satellite spotting -- Hidden treasures of the skies -- The Sun -- Stargazing for life.
Summary:
"Wherever you are in this world, in the Northern or Southern hemisphere, in the city or a remote region, Universal Guide to the Night Sky takes you through the remarkable features of planet Earth's starry sky. Receive a personal tour through the wonders of the universe from astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith. Explore comets and meteors, stars, planets, and moons. Find galaxies and glowing gas clouds. Spot supernovae and enjoy eclipses. Learn everything you need to know about binoculars, telescopes, and photographing the stars. You will never look up at the night sky in the same way again."--Amazon website.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.