Your Passport to the Universe The night sky is alive with many wonders--distant planets, vast Star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored.
He is also the author of Star Ware, Touring the Universe through Binoculars, and Eclipse!, all published by Wiley..
Harrington is a contributing editor for Astronomy magazine and has been published in most leading astronomy periodicals.
about the Author: PHILIP S.
Star Watch will transport you to the farthest depths of space--and return you as a well-traveled, experienced stargazer.
Star Watch features a detailed physical description of each target, including size, distance, and structure, as well as concise directions for locating the objects, handy finder charts, hints on the best times to view each object, and descriptions of what you\'ll really see through a small telescope or binoculars and with the naked eye.
Then you\'ll venture out beyond our solar system, where you\'ll learn tips and tricks for Finding outstanding deep-sky Objects from stars to galaxies, including the entire Messier catalog--a primary goal of every serious beginner.
You\'ll start by identifying the surface features of the Moon, the banded cloud tops of Jupiter, the stunning rings of Saturn, and other members of our solar system.
Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginner\'s Guide to locating, observing, and understanding these Celestial objects.
Your Passport to the Universe The night sky is alive with many wonders--distant planets, vast Star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored
