Description The Florida Night sky is a source of fascination, inspiration, and enjoyment.
Elinore De Wire lives in Seabeck, Washington..
She is the author of Lighthouses of the South and Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast, both published by Voyageur Press.
About the Author Elinor De Wire, one of the most distinguished lighthouse historians in the USA, has been researching and photographing lighthouses for more than 25 years.
The rewards will surprise and delight you.
Step outside, look up, and get acquainted with the Florida night.
An ideal starting point for those who want to learn about the Florida Night sky and enjoy its treasures, this book also serves as a helpful reference for serious amateur astronomers.
The two coasts offer stunning views of the sun rising and setting in the water--watch for the Green Flash as the sun finally drops into the ocean on the Gulf Coast.
The warm, snowless winter nights, with their long periods of darkness, are ideal for stargazing, and Florida\'s position near the tropics offers a view of the four stars in the Southern Cross in the spring and early summer.
Theres an enviable openness to the Florida landscape and flat horizon, allowing for a broader view of the sky in all directions.
Every place on earth has its own singular view of the stars and Florida is no different.
Whether your aim is a casual appreciation of the heavens or a serious study of astronomy, The Florida Night Sky will get you started on a rewarding journey of cosmic discovery, beginning with how the known universe is organized and where Florida fits into the picture.
Description The Florida Night sky is a source of fascination, inspiration, and enjoyment
