In this basic guide to stargazing, readers will discover some basic information about the sun, the moon, and the planets that are visible without a telescope. Then they will explore the stars and the constellations in the northern sky, the winter sky, the spring sky, the summer sky, and the fall sky.

Discover man-made objects in the night sky; then learn about meteors and meteor showers.

Follow that with other astronomical events, including lunar and solar eclipses, planetary conjunctions, comets, auroras, and more.

Explore the night sky and explore planets, satellites, meteors, and constellations using this basic guide to stargazing. You’re sure to discover something new every night.

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After a brief introduction and a few pages of “How to Use This Book” instructions, this book helps beginning stargazers discover what they can see using their eyes or a small telescope. Designed for readers new to stargazing, this book focuses on helping stargazers develop a foundation of knowledge about the night sky rather than providing detailed information.

Easy-to-follow instructions and detailed star maps will help the novice stargazer identify a variety of objects in the night sky. Happy stargazing!

Highly recommended. ( )