First Magnitude: A Book of the Bright Sky

Name: First Magnitude: A Book of the Bright Sky
Price: 33.34 USD
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ISBN: 9789814417426

ISBN-10: 9814417424

ISBN-13: 9789814417426

Edition: 2013

Authors: James B. Kaler

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“First Magnitude” is an entry-level book for readers with brightly lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun, Moon, the five bright planets, and on the 23 brightest stars, which are visible from just about anywhere. The book concludes with bright ephemeral phenomena: meteors, comets, and exploding stars. The concept is a platform for introducing the reader to the wonders of the nighttime and daytime skies and serves as an introduction to general astronomy.James Kaler takes delight in sharing with us his extensive knowledge and…

Book details

List price: $34.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc
Binding: Cloth Text
Pages: 250
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English