The Sky at Night: Easy Enjoyment from Your Backyard

The Sky at Night: Easy Enjoyment from Your Backyard by Tim B Hunter -- Ideal for backyard stargazers, this introduction to astronomy from expert Tim B. Hunter offers a unique blend of advice and personal observations to help novices take up the hobby of watching the night sky with the naked eye. Compiled from and expanding on the long-running Sky Spy column, this book covers all the basics--from the Moon, planets, and stars to the history and origins of constellations and selected famous astronomers and events. Pictures and illustrations guide readers as Hunter defines and outlines astronomical terms and shares four decades of personal experiences to help other would-be astronomers excel in this heavenly hobby.