Written in a folksy, down-to-earth style, this user-friendly guide to the night sky is designed for beginner and intermediate stargazers ages twelve and up. It begins with chapters explaining the stars, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies--and what readers can expect to see from their own backyards with a modicum of equipment. New Jersey StarWatch then examines the major constellations, offering updated tales of the mythology surrounding them and detailing their seasonal movement in the sky. Later chapters delve into the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, planets, and "celestial extras" such as comets, meteor showers, and aurora borealis. The final chapter provides advice on purchasing a telescope and other stargazing equipment. Appendices include monthly star maps for New Jersey's northern latitude, a local resource guide, and a list of New Jersey's brightest stars.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
MBI Publishing Company LLC
ISBN-10
0760324646
ISBN-13
9780760324646
eBay Product ID (ePID)
48644703
Product Key Features
Book Title
New Jersey Starwatch
Author
Mike Lynch
Format
Spiral
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Sky Observation
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Nature, Non-Classifiable
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.9in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
9.2in
Item Weight
34.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qb64.L9625 2006
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2005-030226
Dewey Decimal
522.09749
Series
Starwatch: the Essential Guide to Our Night Sky Ser.