Naked Eye ASTRONOMY: How to Read the Heavens

by Zahir K. Dhalla

This book provides a solid foundation for naked-eye astronomy. It starts with exploring the total context behind our night sky: from the universe, to its galaxies, to star systems, all the way down to our own star system - the solar system - and its various motions that affect our view of the sky. The rest of the book then focusses on our night sky. The various coordinate systems in use are described, as well as star naming conventions. It shows step-by-step...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 109124328X
• ISBN13: 9781091243286
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"