Night Sky: A Falcon Field Guide

Description

The ultimate illustrated guide to the most spectacular objects in the night sky, fully updated and revised. Night Sky: A Falcon Field Guide covers summer and winter constellations, planets, and stars found in the northern hemisphere. Conveniently sized to fit in a pocket and featuring detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify objects in the night sky even from one’s own backyard. From information on optimal weather conditions, preferred viewing locations, and how to use key tools of the trade, this handbook will help you adeptly navigate to and fro the vast and dynamic nighttime skies, and you’ll fast recognize that the night sky’s the limit. Contents Introduction CHAPTER 1 Stargazing ABCs CHAPTER 2 Nearby Celestial Sights CHAPTER 3 Distant Space Attractions CHAPTER 4 Navigating Space Neighborhoods CHAPTER 5 Leading Constellations CHAPTER 6 Zodiac Constellations CHAPTER 7 Star Search CHAPTER 8 Moon Observation CHAPTER 9 Planet Observation CHAPTER 10 Exploring the Deep Sky CHAPTER 11 Night-Sky Phenomena and Visitations Index About the Author