Product Information
A Walk through the Southern Sky is a beautifully illustrated guide to the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. By following the simplified and easy-to-use starmaps, readers will be able to identify constellations with equipment but rmal sight and a clear night sky. This book provides clear instructions on how to determine star sizes and the distances between stars, allowing readers to move easily between constellations. The budding astromer is introduced to the mystery and wonder of the southern sky as the myths and legends of its stars and constellations are wondrously retold. The third edition of this magical book features a new moon map, an updated list of planet positions, additional illustrations and more realistic star maps. It is an invaluable and beautiful guide for beginner stargazers, both young and old.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101107698987
ISBN-139781107698987
eBay Product ID (ePID)114913670
Product Key Features
Number of Pages126 Pages
Publication NameWalk Through the Southern Sky : a Guide to Stars, Constellations and Their Legends
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
SubjectScience & Mathematics: Textbooks & Study Guides
TypeTextbook
AuthorMilton D. Heifetz
Subject AreaNature, Science, Social Science
FormatTrade Paperback (Us), Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight10.6 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Date of Publication17/07/2012
Illustrator(s)Wil Tirion
Place of PublicationCambridge
Spine6mm
GenreScience & Mathematics: Textbooks & Study Guides
Country of PublicationUnited Kingdom
Content Note20 Colour Illus. 48 Maps
Edition Statement3rd Revised Edition
ImprintCambridge University Press