Discover The Stars

Starwatching using the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope

This helpful astronomy reference and resource book leads you on a tour of the constellations, pointing out fascinating deep-sky objects that can be seen with entry-level telescopes or binoculars.

• Features 12 big star maps that show the entire visible sky each month, accompanied by text that points out each month's sky attractions and constellation mythology
• Also includes 23 star map charts of smaller regions of the sky, which highlight stars with unusual colors, star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies observable with small instruments
• Separate chapters cover basics such as how the stars appear to move through the sky, points of interest on the Moon's face, and tips for choosing and using a telescope