
This is a new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to stars & planets you will find. From the planet Jupiter to a refracting telescope, discover all about the stars & planets in our solar system & the equipment you need to spot them. Each of the planets is illustrated & described in incredible detail while the complex process of locating planets in the night sky is made simple through charts, maps & diagrams. You'll find star charts to help you to locate & identify constellations & individual stars. Interesting features in the sky are examined in a monthly guide, complemented by absorbing accounts of all 88 constellations & the objects they contain. It is perfect for beginners or intermediate astronomers & pocket-sized so you can take it outside.