Urban Astronomy: Stargazing from Towns and Suburbs

by Robin Scagell

The ideal introduction to astronomy in the city.

These days, skywatchers do not have to live close to a city or town center to suffer from the effects of light pollution. According to the National Park Service, city lights as far as 200 miles away diminish views of night skies. So even in a remote field, the sky above may be part of the "sky glow" of the surrounding city or town. Weather might be an issue too, as it is for all skywatchers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1770853251
• ISBN13: 9781770853256
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.7"