The Astronomy Handbook

A Field Guide to the Night Sky
For budding stargazers, a practical handbook offers spotters' guides to the constellations, an introduction to stargazing and the kit needed, and clear information on stars, planets, comets and asteroids. It also explains how objects in space formed and how the planets and stars move through the sky, all illustrated in full colour.

Budding stargazers can take a tour of the night sky with practical handbook, packed with intriguing information about astronomy, constellations and the universe with vibrant full-colour illustrations.

Explore the secrets of the stars with this entertaining field guide. Inside you will find a spotters' guides to constellations, an introduction to stargazing and the kit you need, as well as an abundance of accessible information on stars, planets, comets and asteroids. Discover how the planets and stars move through the sky; how objects in space formed; and what stargazing can tell us about our incredible Universe.

With spectacular illustrations and clear, to-the-point information, this guide essential for aspiring astronomers and anyone wanting to learn more about the night sky.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.

Contributor: Rhys Jefferys (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Rhys Jefferys

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