Observing the Constellations

by Michael Marten (Author), Michael Marten (Author), John Sanford (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1989

  $3.25

  Designed for amateur astronomers, this guide to the stars presents all 88 constellations in alphabetical sequence, and features a colour photograph of each constellation as it appears to the naked eye. A detailed star map complements each constellation photograph at the same scale, labelling the stars and other astronomical objects that compose the field. The accompanying text discusses the mythological background of each constellation, picks out the main features of astronomical interest, and uses a table to catalogue a mass of astronomical data about the objects featured in that constellation. Introductory maps of the entire sky make this guide ideal for beginners.