Star maps for beginners

by Roy Kenneth Marshall

0671636766 Product Star maps for beginners Category (item-type): books

Genres: Reference, Science, Nonfiction, Astronomy

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1942

Reviews

[Mila Paul]

I didn't know what time of year Orion dives below the New England horizon, and when he reappears. I also didn't know that the nebulas and star clusters are so easy to find with a telescope or strong binoculars once you know where they are located in the sky. The timing of both the Perseid and Leonid meteor showers is noted. Certainly, I would re-affirm the timing with a local astronomy club, but its always good to know when the exciting things will be happening in the great above.

[David Barker]

I've had more than one edition of this book--as it has been updated several times. It is a wonderful tool, making finding particular stars, constellations and other celestial objects relatively easy to find. An excellent tool for us beginners in astronomy.

[Joann]

Take the word Beginners seriously. This slim volume it's easy star charts and accessible text along with a starry night is all you need to have fun looking at the sky and begin to learn what you're looking at.

[carl theaker]

Handy book to take with you stargazing, paperback about 60 pages,
with about a dozen maps. Great for the Starry nights.