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A team of expert astronomers gives you a comprehensive and informative guide to all the amazing phenomena of our night time sky. From galaxies to eclipses, the moon to constellations, all corners of the wonderous night sky are explained in clear prose accompanied by helpful charts and photographs.• An authoritative and accessible guide to our night skies.• A perfect introduction to the skies, leading you through our immediate Solar System – the Sun, the Moon and the planets – into deep space, to stars, galaxies and nebulae.• Thorough, attractive and easy to use, covering both historical and scientific aspects of astronomy.• Comprehensive bi-monthly star charts that can be used anywhere in the world, with constellation charts showing 85 star formations.• Useful information on the equipment used for skywatching, from the huge optical telescopes used by professional astronomers to the makeshift observatoriesFrom the beginning of time, humans have turned their eyes sky-ward with curiosity, awe, and wonder. To the ancients, the heavens were the abode of the gods. Todays astronomers, professional and amateur alike, may use sophisticated instruments to explore the sky – but they are as fascinated by the challenge of understanding the universe as the skywatchers who preceded them.'Skywatching' is an accessible yet authoritative guide to the heavens. Under the expert guidance of a renowned astronomer, we tour our immediate Solar System – Sun, Moon, and planets – and venture into deep space, the realm of the stars, galaxies, and nebulae. Here too are up-to-date tables and diagrams, practical advice on basic tools and techniques, and detailed constellation charts, along with a magnificent gallery of colour images.More than a lavish reference source, 'Skywatching' offers everything you will need to embark on your own personal adventure of discovery.