Guide to the Stars

by David H. Levy, Ken Graun

This 11-inch diameter circular star chart is a convenient reference tool to help find the constellations. You simply "dial-in" your observing time and date to find the visible constellations. Usable for latitudes 30° to 60° north which covers the US and Canada. Includes yearly meteor showers table, factual information on the planets, and summer/winter constellation tours. Over 26 binocular/small telescope objects are indicated. Website supported for up-to-date information on happenings in the night sky including which planets are visible. Compact size makes it ideal for travel. Also available in a larger, 16-inch diameter size which is easy to read and ideal for families, teachers and seniors. The larger size also has more astronomy information on the back.

Genres: Science, Space

3 pages, Map

First published November 1, 2000

About the author

David Levy is a prominent astronomer and author, most famous for his co-discovery in 1993 of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, which collided with the planet Jupiter in 1994.

Levy was born in Canada, but now lives in Arizona. He has been involved with astronomy, as an observer, promoter, and author, for his entire adult life. Levy has discovered twenty two comets, given innumerable lectures, television appearances, and published articles in the major science and astronomy magazines.

He gained a Phd in English literature in 2010. There is an asteroid named in his honour, Levy 3673. He is married to Wendee Levy.