With the down-to-earth style and far-ranging knowledge that have made him Americas favorite stargazing instructor, Mike Lynch guides amateur and expert alike through the wonders of Ohios night sky. Whether watching the sky from a backyard lawn chair or manning a high-powered telescope, stargazers of all levels will learn how and when to identify the major constellations visible at Ohios latitude (37-41º). With chapters on the origins and movements of stars, the mythology of constellations, the phases of the moon, the planets, and even buying a telescope, this book serves as an accessible and in-depth beginners guide to the night sky. It includes 12 monthly star maps for Ohio skies, 21 constellation diagrams, a local resources guide, a list of the brightest stars in the state, and more than 80 beautiful color photographs of the heavens.

Format: Softbound
Pages: 160
Length: 9.25w x 10.875h
ISBN-13: 9780760326510
ISBN: 0760326517
Catalog ID: 143342

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