Astronomy for Young and Old: A Beginner's Guide to the Visible Sky

Type

Book

Authors

Walter Kraul

ISBN 10

1782500464

ISBN 13

9781782500469

Tags

Astronomy, Star-Gazing, visible sky, constellations, stars

Description

Astronomy, especially naked-eye astronomy, is a wonderful way for children and young people to engage with the world and universe around them. Many children quickly become fascinated with stars, planets and comets, learning skills that also help them develop generally. This book is a perfect introduction to astronomy for any child, whether or not they have a telescope. It explains the visible constellations and then explores the sun, moon, planets, comets and meteorites. Color illustrations and diagrams at every stage help children relate what they are reading to what they can see in the sky. Suitable for budding astronomers in both the northern and southern hemispheres, and in polar, temperate or tropical latitudes (i.e., everywhere), this is an ideal introduction the wonders of stargazing. - from Amzon

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