
Previously entitled ` Collins Pocket Guide Stars & Planets, , this classic guide to the night sky enters its fourth edition as part of the authoritative ` Collins Guide, series. A comprehensive guide to all the stars & celestial objects visible with the use of binoculars or an average-sized telescope, this fully revised edition features updated & extended text, enhanced sky charts, & new diagrams & photographs.
Includes:: * Unique yearly planetary data, available as a downloadable web resource www.collins.co.uk/starsandplanets * Monthly sky maps of the northern & southern hemispheres, so you can identify constellations & bright stars from various latitudes throughout the year * Descriptions of all the 88 constellations & their stars opposite a specially prepared chart showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies * Detailed information on stars, nebulae, galaxies, the Moon & the Solar System * Practical advice on choosing & using binoculars & telescopes In addition to the charts & diagrams, the text is accompanied by many photographs throughout, making this the most practical & comprehensive guide to the night sky.