Stars: A Guide to the Constellations, Sun, Moon, Planets, and Other Features of the Heavens

by Herbert S. Zim and Robert H. Baker

Book Overview

Provides charts, tables, and instructions for the amateur astronomer on how, where, and when to observe stars, constellations, and planets. Also discusses meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objects.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307244938
• ISBN13: 9780307244932
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Golden Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.0" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 11 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 6 and higher

Customer Reviews

Remember when Saturn had only 9 known satellites?

Remember when Saturn had only 9 known satellites, and was the only planet known to have rings? Beginning in 2nd grade (in the late 1960s), I became interested in Science, especially Astronomy. This was the first book about Astronomy that I ever owned. It made me happy to see a copy available for a reasonable price, so I purchased the book and when I held it in my hand it was almost like meeting a old friend I hadn't seen in years. This edition of the book is out of date, of course, but I've purchased the latest edition for my children. Much of the artwork remains the same in the latest edition, while the technical information was last updated about a decade ago. But the most important part of the book, the drawings of the constellations and seasonal views of the sky, remain the same as in the classic edition. Other childhood friends of mine prefered some of the other Golden Nature Guides, but Stars was and still is my favorite book in this popular series.

Easy to understand, yet LOTS of great Info!

This is a great little book (as are all Golden Guides). We are only using Celestron giant binoculars on a tripod, but were able to find Jupiter from this book. Then as a bonus, saw 3 moons of Jupiter & identified them from this book! Also was able to find Arcturus with instructions from this book, & multiple others, & constellations. Don't let the size fool you. I grew up with Golden Books, They are better than most anything I've read. College level information, yet written for a child to understand. All the Golden Books are great! HTH

Great starter book of stars

This book is an excellent starter book on stars. I received it as a kid and I've held onto my first copy of this book for 30 years! It finally wore out and I ordered an updated version. I live in New Hampshire and we have a great night sky. I use this book as a quick reference guide to see what constellations are in the sky now. Also, the pictures in the book make it easy to "see" what the constellation looks like. This book is not good for tracking planets - where they are, when. That's more advanced than this book is. This book is an excellent primer.