The Monthly Sky Guide
5 edition
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Word Count
16,000 words, Guess
Page Count
64 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL7751082M
- ISBN-139780521667715
- ISBN-100521667712
- OCLC Control Number490987539
- OCLC Control Numberisbn_9780521667715
and 2 more
- Library of Congress Control Number99021390
- LibraryThing363870
Classifications
- LCCQB63 .R525 1999
Description
"The fifth edition of Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion's guide to the night sky is updated for planet positions and forthcoming eclipses up to the end of the year 2004. It includes the latest star data from the Hipparcos satellite.". "The book contains a chapter on each month of the year and is an easy-to-use handbook for anyone wanting to identify constellations, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and meteor showers, to follow the movement of planets, or to witness solar and lunar eclipses. Most of the features discussed are visible to the naked eye, and all can be seen with a small telescope or binoculars."--BOOK JACKET.
First Sentence
To find your way in unfamiliar territory, you need a map and signposts.
Subjects
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