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Work your way around the night sky with this illustrated guide to stargazing for the complete newcomer, written in clear, non-technical language. Sir Patrick Moore takes the reader on a guided tour of the stars and constellations seen from the northern hemisphere, using easily recognizable key star groups to 'jump' from one area of the sky to the next. All stars shown on the maps can be seen with the naked eye.
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Sir Patrick Moore has been popularizing astronomy for over 40 years and has written more than 100 books on the subject. He has worked his way into the record books as the presenter of the word's longest running television series - The Sky at Night. In 1967 he was awarded the OBE for his services to astronomy, followed in 1988 by the CBE; then, in 2001, he received a knighthood. A minor planet (No.2602) has been named Moore after him. He is a member of numerous national and international astronomical societies and holds honorary doctorates from a number of British universities. He is based in Selsey, West Sussex.
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112 of 115 people found the following review helpful
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I would definitely recommend this book to a novice astronomer. It explains in simple terms what you're looking at in the sky, and how to find the most famous star constellations. I discovered a lot of things that I had no idea existed. It even gives advice on what telescope to buy, which is a big help if you're looking to buy a telescope for the first time.
A plain and simple guide to the stars in the sky. A must buy!
A plain and simple guide to the stars in the sky. A must buy!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I would highly recommend this book to any amateur astronomer. An excellent guide to the night sky.
You can rely on Sir Patric Moore for a good but simple explanation to the main stars and constellations of the starlit sky.
You can rely on Sir Patric Moore for a good but simple explanation to the main stars and constellations of the starlit sky.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as I wanted a guide to get me started in simple astronomy before I commited to buying a telescope, but for me this book was just too basic.
It contains a good overview of how to start finding your way around the stars and constellations at different times of year, but contains little desciption of what they are. The explanations are easy to understand and very concise, but there is little in the book to inspire or excite. The chapter on buying a telescope is has some good tips, but is not enough for you to make a properly informed descision.
I appreciate this is one of the cheaper books on offer and is not meant to be a full guide to astronomy, but I was hoping for something to get me excited about taking up astronomy. If you are looking for the same, I recommend spending a little extra on a more descriptive book.
It contains a good overview of how to start finding your way around the stars and constellations at different times of year, but contains little desciption of what they are. The explanations are easy to understand and very concise, but there is little in the book to inspire or excite. The chapter on buying a telescope is has some good tips, but is not enough for you to make a properly informed descision.
I appreciate this is one of the cheaper books on offer and is not meant to be a full guide to astronomy, but I was hoping for something to get me excited about taking up astronomy. If you are looking for the same, I recommend spending a little extra on a more descriptive book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good book, however leaves you wanting more.
This book written by Sir Patrick is a good read. If you have little knowledge of space, the constelations and planets etc then this is a very good start guide. Read more
Published 9 days ago by kurt
The Sky at Night
ood book, arrived in good condition, not too much packaging was used, arrived in time for my partner's birthday as it was a gift for him, he was very pleased with the book,... Read more
Published 21 days ago by elfica
excellent starter guide to the night sky
This is a concise and detailed guide to the night sky. It is everything you need and more to get started in learning all about the night sky.
Published 22 days ago by Karen M
Great and interesting
Good little interesting book, very pleased with it for the price.I have passed it on to my Grandchildren to get them interested in the world outside our planet.
Published 1 month ago by Jim White
Awesome for the novice astronomer!
I highly recommend "Guide to the Night Sky" as an awesome book for the novice astronomer! It is extremely clear and helpful.
Published 1 month ago by Charlotte
Nice beginners book
Ordered this along with my telescope as a beginner. Very basic, probaby even ok for a teenager. Thought it would have a little more content but for the price it's worth the money... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Leah Michelle
Concise info
Good little book, very informative. Fires up the interest by giving good pictorial displays of the stars you can see at a specific times.
Published 3 months ago by beesleg
Wow - simple and imformative
A great read for the budding new astronomer just like my wife and I. Great explanations of our solar system, time scales, lunar phases and the planets. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. S. A. Bates
Very poor indeed
I was looking for a starting point as a guide to the constellations and the night sky. I wanted clear concise info and a handy reference point. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Peeg
Not for young kids
Not many pages but quite informative, We bought this for our 7 year old son but its not really aimed at younger readers however its still quite a good book for the price.
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Mark Mason
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