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Author Mechler, Gary.

Title National Audubon Society first field guide. Night sky / written by Gary Mechler ; sky maps by Wil Tirion.

Publication Info. New York : Scholastic, [1999]
©1999

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Manross Branch - Children's Department  J520.221 MEC    DUE 07-19-25
 East Windsor, Library Association of Warehouse Point - Children's Department  J520 MEC    Check Shelf
Description 159 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 19 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-155) and index.
Contents What is astronomy? : About this book -- What is an astronomer? -- What is astronomy? -- The science of astronomy -- How to look at the sky : The universe -- Galaxies -- Nebulas -- What is a star? -- The life of a star -- Constellations -- Mythology in the sky -- The solar system -- The sun -- Earth and the moon -- Eclipses -- Planets -- Comets, asteroids, and meteors -- Celestial sphere -- Finding things in the sky -- Field guide : Using the field guide -- The field guide -- Reference : How to use the reference section -- Glossary -- Solar system tables -- Resources -- Index -- Credits.
Summary A field guide to the night sky, explaining through text and maps how to locate and identify stars, planets, meteors, comets, and constellations.
Subject Astronomy -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomy -- Observers' manuals -- Juvenile literature.
National Audubon Society -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomy -- Observers' manuals.
Added Title Night sky
ISBN 0590640852
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