50 Things To See In The Sky

Product Description

A beautifully presented, practical gift guide to 50 sights in the skies above us
- complete with a glow-in-the dark front cover. Explained with fascinating, easy-to-understand commentary from astrophysicist & science communicator, Sarah Barker, & illustrated throughout with captivating drawings by Maria Nilsson, each guide helps you locate an incredible sight. The book is divided into three main sections
- & whether you use the naked eye, a telescope, or fall into a black hole of online research, you'll discover the limitless wonder of the skies
- from otherworldly phenomena on Earth like sun dogs, to planets, moons, stars, lunar craters & galaxy clusters. Naked Eye: Learn how navigators travelled in the past by finding the North Star; say hello to our astronauts & learn how to spot the International Space Station; see a red supergiant star (Betelgeuse); & find out more about solar eclipses. Further Afield: Find out more about the next closest galaxy, Andromeda; learn about the discovery of Saturn's `ears' (or rings!); spot an alien storm that's as big as the Earth; & track ` Little Green Men' & ice volcanoes. Far, Far Away: Learn how baby stars are created by the Pillars of Creation; marvel at the Hubble Deep Field; & unearth the brightest things in our universe, quasars. The book also

Includes:: advice on ideal conditions for observing the stars, telescopes & binoculars, & navigating the skies. With extra tips & a rundown of useful tools, you'll find everything you need to get out there & look up!