The most comprehensive field guide available to the fabulous mysteries above--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.
The National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Skyprovides a concise guided tour of the heavens,from planets in our solar system to the constellations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, stars, galaxies, astronomical bodies, phenomena, comets, and more. Featuring a durable vinyl binding, over 700 full-color photographs,sky charts, and constellation charts, as well as detailed descriptive text, this comprehensive, easy-to-use field guideis the perfect companion volume for any stargazer.
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National Audubon Society Imprint: Alfred A. Knopf Country of Publication: United States Edition: A Chanticleer Press ed Dimensions:
Height: 195mm,
Width: 104mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 556g ISBN:9780679408529 ISBN 10: 0679408525 Series:National Audubon Society Field Guides Pages: 720 Publication Date:15 March 1992 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
The author, Mark R. Chartrand III, is the former chairman of the Hayden Planetarium and executive director of the National Space Institute.