Signposts to the Stars: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Learning the Night Sky and Exploring the Constellations

by Richard J Bartlett

Overview

Aimed at absolute beginners, this book will help you to locate and learn the constellations using the brightest stars of Ursa Major and Orion as signposts.

More than that, the book also details:
*Key astronomical terms and phrases
*The brightest stars and constellations for each season
*The myths and legends of the stars
*Fascinating stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, many of which can be seen with just your eyes or binoculars
*An introduction to the planets, comets and meteor showers

If you've ever stopped and stared at the stars but didn't know where to begin, these signposts will get you started on your journey!

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Praise for other books by Richard J. Bartlett:

"Would recommend, nicely laid out and easy to follow sky guide. Sensible and clear advice. I have a small scope and this books helped me enjoy it much more." by Dan M., on January 30, 2016 reviewing "Easy Things to See With a Small Telescope"

"This is my third book from Mr. Bartlett and this one is as good as the others. I recommend it to all the beginners in my astronomy club." By Darren C. Bly on August 15, 2015 reviewing "2016: The Night Sky Sights"

"Lots of wonderful information. A great reference guide and easy to follow. Every star gazer should have one with them" - By janine on November 18, 2015 reviewing "2015 An Astronomical Year"

"This is a superb book, well laid out and easy to follow even if you are a complete novice or keen astronomer." by mr Fletcher on October 26, 2014 reviewing "The Astronomical Almanac, 2015-2019"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781535318846
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	07/30/2016
Pages:	138
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

A former monthly columnist for Astronomy magazine, Richard J. Bartlett has had a passion for the stars since the age of six.

His first website, StarLore, was featured in Sky & Telescope magazine in early 2001. Following that success, he freelanced for Astronomy, reviewing astronomical websites and software in his monthly Webweaver Picks column.

Additionally, he has moderated on the UniverseToday forums, operated his own astronomical messageboard and still manages his own space news website, AstroNews. (http: //astronewsus.wordpress.com/)

His latest blog, The Astronomical Year, highlights current astronomical events on an almost daily basis. (http: //theastronomicalyear.wordpress.com/)

Now living in the suburbs of Los Angeles, he still stops to stare at the sometimes smoggy night sky through the city's light-pollution.