The Skywatcher's Handbook

by Colin A . Ronan (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1985

  $17.59

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $5.21

  This volume helps readers recognize constellations in the night sky, and identify cloud formations by day. It is an illustrated reference which provides all that is necessary to interpret the skies of the northern hemisphere by day and night. It includes: sun phenomena - eclipses, sunspots, rainbows, halos, glories and mirages; how to identify and classify stars, galaxies and constellations; understanding cloud formations; interpreting weather maps and symbols; a guide to the solar system; distinguishing comets and meteors; observing and recording the day and night sky; and equipment and techniques. Colin A Ronan is the author of The Natural History of the Universe , Science Explained and The Universe Explained , and the consultant editor of The Encyclopedia of Astronomy .