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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY
The winter sky as seen from Germany. The constellation Orion (The Hunter) is in the center, with the line of three bright stars forming his belt.
EXPLORE ALL 88 CONSTELLATIONS
A sprawling constellation that ranks as the fifth largest in the entire sky, Hercules is easy to track down since it lies between the brilliant stars Vega and Arcturus. Hercules is truly an old figure in the sky, predating even the ancient Romans and the Greeks before them.
Photo Credit: ESA/Hubble
Visible: Northern Hemisphere Best Seen: Late spring and summer Main Stars: 14 Brightest Star: Kornephoros, 2.78 mag. Deep Sky Objects: Abell 39, NGC 6210, Abell 2151
NAVIGATE THE SKY
Just as we use terrestrial maps to find destinations on Earth, we use star charts to track down celestial treasures.
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Also from Andrew Fazekas, NG Backyard Guide to the Night Sky takes an expert but easy-going approach that will delight would-be astronomers of all levels. Essential information, organized logically, brings the solar system, stars, and planets to life in your own backyard.
Publisher : National Geographic
Publication date : October 25, 2022
Language : English
Print length : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 1426222203
ISBN-13 : 978-1426222207
Item Weight : 6.69 pounds
Reading age : 1 year and up
Dimensions : 10.6 x 1.35 x 13.85 inches
Customers say
Customers find the astronomy book chock-full of information and appreciate its beautiful photos of the universe. They consider it a great gift, and one customer notes it’s easy to read and understand. The book’s weight receives mixed feedback, with several customers describing it as heavy.
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