Stargazer's Handbook: The Definitive Field Guide to the Night Sky
Author(s): Giles Sparrow
Fully illustrated with 400 of the most striking and up-to-date astronomical images and covering all the major constellations and landmarks of the night sky, The Stargazer's Handbook reveals the treasures of the cosmos - what they are, where they are, and how to see them, including month-by-month guides to the changing hemispheres and tips and guides on the best stargazing equipment. This new compact edition is perfect for browsing at home or accompanying you out at night under the stars. Filled with stunning photography, this book is all you need to start discovering the universe.
Product Information
Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College London and Science Communication at Imperial College before embarking on a career in publishing. He has acted as author, consultant and contributor on numerous bestselling astronomy and popular science books for Quercus, including Cosmos, Constellations, Mars and Hubble: Window on the Universe.
General Fields
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- : Quercus Publishing
- : Quercus Publishing
- : 01 September 2015
- : 210mm X 150mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 September 2015
- : books
Special Fields
- : Giles Sparrow
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 523.1
- : 224
- : 400 colour illustrations
