National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, 2nd Edition

Explore the star-studded cosmos with this fully updated, user-friendly skywatcher's guide, filled with charts, graphics, photographs, and expert tips for viewing -- and understanding -- the wonders of space.

Stargazing's too much fun to leave to astronomers. In these inviting pages, "Night Sky Guy" Andrew Fazekas takes an expert but easygoing approach that will delight would-be astronomers of all levels. Essential information, organized logically, brings the solar system, stars, and planets to life in your own backyard. Start with the easiest constellations and then "star-hop" across the night sky to find others nearby. Learn about the dark side of the moon, how to pick Mars out of a planetary lineup, and which kinds of stars twinkle in your favorite constellations. Hands-on tips and techniques for observing with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope help make the most out of sightings and astronomical phenomena such as eclipses and meteor showers. Photographs and graphics present key facts in an easy-to-understand format, explaining heavenly phenomena such as black holes, solar flares, and supernovas. Revised to make skywatching even easier for the whole family, this indispensable guide shines light on the night sky--truly one of the greatest shows on Earth!

• Guide to the Stars
• National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Night Sky of North America
• The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
• NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
• Turn Left at Orion: Hundreds of Night Sky Objects to See in a Home Telescope - and How to Find Them
• Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition (Wiley Self Teaching Guides)
• Star Finder!: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Night Sky
• Space Atlas, Second Edition: Mapping the Universe and Beyond
• What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky
• The Night Sky 40°-50° (Large) Star Finder