observers' manuals

A guide for exploring the night sky, with photographs and charts for finding the stars and planets, and a how-to guide for using binoculars and telescopes to photograph the night sky.

A guide to astronomical and meteorological events typical of each month, from the beginning of winter through summer's meteor showers and hail to the harvest moon of autumn.

A guide to the sky, highlighting the planets and constellations of our solar system. Includes up-to-date tables and detailed constellation charts.

Presents a concise field guide to understanding the stars, constellations, and planets, and contains charts and tables of the major star formations as well as explanations of meteors, comets, and other celestial objects.

Presents information on the moon, stars, and planets and step-by-step instructions for over thirty hands-on activities that teach about the night sky.

An illustrated guide to the stars and planets, providing a general introduction to astronomy; containing a detailed guide to the Solar System; featuring an alphabetical catalog of the constellations; and including a month-by-month companion to the night sky.

Provides tips on how to spot some of the wonders of our solar system and galaxy and how to choose a telescope. Also discusses astronomical mysteries and amazing facts.

Describes and illustrates the astronomical aspects of the sky, including constellations, planets, moons, and the astronomer's role in observing these.