Simply Astronomy

Stargazing rewards a little preparation, and this guide supplies the names, distances and motions that turn a crowded sky into something legible. Simply Astronomy covers the solar system, stars, galaxies and the large-scale structure of the universe alongside practical observation: constellations, what can be seen with nothing but eyes, and what a modest telescope adds to the view. DK's visual layout gives each topic a compact treatment with diagrams doing much of the work, so the book reads as well straight through as it does opened at random. Points of interest: • Planets, stars, galaxies and cosmic phenomena covered in sequence • Guidance on observing the sky and recognising constellations • Diagrams that make scale and distance easier to hold in mind • Compact format from DK's Simply series A sound starting point for beginners, students and amateur observers. Published by DK and available from Boipoka.