Sky Phenomena

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ISBN9781584200260
AuthorsNorman Davidson
PublisherSteinerBooks, Inc
FormatPaperback
Number of pages208
Weight (kg)0.476
Publishing Date01/10/2004
Price (excl. tax)€25.38
Tax€1.52
Price (incl. tax)€26.90
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Product Description

This is an unusual and practical guide to the sky as we see it -- with the naked eye. The author, an experienced teacher, leads the reader from the stars as seen from Earth, through observation of the Sun, Moon and various planets, to a deeper understanding of the Copernican revolution, comets and meteors, and to the sky of the Southern Hemisphere. The text includes mythological and historical aspects of the subject and has numerous exercises for the student. The final chapter is a unique collection of poetry related to the stars from ancient India to modern times. Appendices include future astronomical events, technical data, materials and publications, and a comprehensive glossary of astronomical terms.