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Milton Heifetz (Author), Wil Tirion (Author)
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'You don't need a telescope to learn where the constellations are - this book tells you exactly how to find them simply by looking at the sky. It's a useful skill to acquire: you can impress your friends when you stumble out of the pub by pointing out what's where in the night sky. The legends are fascinating too. This is a good book for someone who hasn't made their mind up about investing in a telescope.' The Times

'Its unique, simplified maps not only make constellations easy to find but also help locate the stars within them. Without having to use a telescope or other astronomical equipment, readers can gauge the sizes and separations between constellations, and easily move from one to the other, by simply following the book's clear instructions. In addition, the ancient myths and legends surrounding the constellations, are retold, providing a rich historical perspective.' Astronomical Society of the Pacific

'This accessible book provides you with simple, straightforward maps of the southern sky constellations and the mythology of some of the more notable ones. It's a must if you're planning a trip to go observing Down Under.' BBC Sky at Night

'Ideal for the back-garden star-gazer … this handbook helps one navigate through the visible stars and constellations without needing a telescope, and provides sufficient background information and historical anecdotes to whet the appetite of all but the most persistent armchair astronomer. … The descriptive charts are plentiful, uncomplicated and clearly labelled, and anticipate most queries that could arise during casual viewing. … a good incentive to get out of that armchair and have a good try. For those who normally see the southern skies, this volume is an excellent way to get started.' The Observatory

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What star is that? Where is the Southern Cross? Who was Orion? This book answers these questions and many more. Its unique simplified maps make it easy to find the constellations in the southern hemisphere skies, and the stars within them. Clear instructions guide the user on how to gauge sizes and distances, and move easily between constellations. This new edition has been updated with additional mythology information, and a list of the planet positions up to 2016. The ancient myths and legends of the sky are retold to add to the mystery of the stars. Of value to all ages, this book introduces the patterns of the starry skies in a memorable way. No equipment is needed to use this practical guide: apart from normal sight and clear skies. Magically illustrated, this is an ideal introduction to launch the young astronomer on a journey across the starlit skies.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Learning the Southern Sky 9 April 2001
By Julio Colombo - Published on Amazon.com
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After deciding to go into the Observational Astronomy hobby, I have been denying experts' advise for months. Although being almost a rookie, "start with a pair of binoculars", "plan your session ahead" and so on seemed trivial to me. This book helps the reader to solve which is probably the very first lesson to begin with: "learn the sky". In addition to that, it is dedicated to the Southern Hemisphere, trascendental for those who live "below" the equator. "A walk through the Southern Sky" easily and friendly explains how to reach minor constellations starting at the major ones. From Orion and Canis Major, precise highways are traced to reach Canis Minor, Cancer, Lepus and so on. From Crux and Centauri, to Vela and so on. I had started with a friend's computerized scope, and always thought that "starhopping" would be imposible for me under light-polluted skies. Probably one of the major goals of the authors is having proved me wrong. Again, if I could, anybody can!
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Take this one with you 29 Sep 2005
By A. G. Sanchez - Published on Amazon.com
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I take a trip to the Southern Hemisphere on occasion and have been looking for a good compact guide to bring along with me. I find the simplified star charts really useful to get myself quickly oriented. I don't need a full blown super detailed star atlas with all kinds of unnecessary detail and clutter that I'm unable to use, and this one fits the bill in that respect.

It also covers basic mythology of the Southern Skies and makes an excellent companion to it's sister work on the Northern Skies.

If your more interested in deep sky objects of the Southern skies you'd be better off looking elsewhere as this book only lightly discusses DSO's.
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Fantastic for Learning Naked Eye Astronomy 18 July 2011
By Jon J A - Published on Amazon.com
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This is a great book for naked eye astronomy. You will be able to learn where the constellations are located in the night sky as well as many major stars. It is easy to follow and there is something very beautiful about sky lore. Humans have always looked at the stars for guidance. Learning naked eye astronomy is very good for you and gives you a sense of connection with the cosmos and Earth's relationship with it.

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