"Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky-what will be visible, when it will be visible, and what it will look like-has encouraged tens of thousands of people to turn their eyes skyward." —David H. Levy, Science Editor, Parade magazine, discoverer of twenty-one comets, and author of Starry Night and Cosmic Discoveries "Fred Schaaf is a poet of the stars. He brings the sky into people's lives in a way that is compelling and his descriptions have all the impact of witnessing the stars on a crystal-clear dark night." —William Sheehan, coauthor of Mars: The Lure of the Red Planet and The Transits of Venus In this book, you’ll meet the twenty-one brightest stars visible from Earth. You’ll learn how to find these stars and discover the best ways to see them. Each star is profiled in a separate chapter, with detailed guidance on what to look for while observing it. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced amateur astronomers, the book shares fascinating information about the lore and legends connected with each star through history, as well as what the science of astronomy has to teach us about the star’s physical nature.
The Star Guide: A Unique System for Identifying the Brightest Stars in the Night Sky
Much more than a highly effective field guide, this is also a wide-ranging introduction to astronomy's practice and development. This - Volume 1 features essential stars, nebulae, and galaxies rising into view during evenings of Winter.
The Silver sisters return to Cape Cod in this sequel to The Forget-Me-Not Summer, which ALA Booklist called “reminiscent of the Penderwick series” in its starred review.
Stars need darkness to shine Die 20-jährige Karina konzentriert sich ganz auf ihren Job in einem Massagestudio und will ansonsten einfach nur ihre Ruhe haben.
Twenty-year-old Karina is proud of the independent life she has created for herself in Fort Benning, Georgia.
The Brightest Stars - beloved
The darkest moon will guide your way Die leidenschaftliche und bewegende Liebesgeschichte um Karina und Kael geht weiter.
June the first, a bright summer’s evening, a Monday .
Marian Keyes's inimitable blend of rollicking humor, effervescent prose, and captivating stories that deal with real-life issues have won readers around the globe.
Diana Biller's The Brightest Star in Paris is a thrilling story of first loves and second chances.