A beginner's guide to the major stars & constellations visible with the naked eye in the northern hemisphere. This brief introduction to stargazing will help the novice to get his or her bearings in the night sky. Using easy-to-find stars, all of which are visible without any specialized equipment, the author introduces the beginner to each season's major constellations. Simple 'signpost' star maps guide the reader around the sky. The book has been written in non-technical language by Robin Scagell, a keen popularizer of astronomy, & is suitable for newcomers to astronomy of all ages. In addition to the star maps & seasonal guides, it
Includes:: interesting facts about our Solar System, comets, meteors & the Universe. A colourful & entertaining book, Philip's Guide to Northern Constellations is an excellent introduction to stargazing. Main map scale: