Description

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Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully what you see. This Golden Guide shows you how with 150 full-color illustrations, including:

Charts of the major constellations
Tables to help locate the planets
Up-to-date explanations of meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objects

Ideal for classroom use, to take along on vacations, and for use at home.

About the Author

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Robert H. Baker contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.

Herbert S. Zim was a naturalist, author, editor, and educator best known as the founder and editor in chief of the classic, pocket-sized Golden Guides series of nature books.

Mark R. Chartrand contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press, including Planets, Night Sky and Exploring Space.

James Gordon Irving contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.