The Night Sky Revealed is the perfect reference to begin exploring the universe from your own backyard. With simple instructions on how to follow the revolution of the night sky throughout the year and amazing facts about, and astonishing images of, the objects in the night sky, this book is your key to begin unlocking the mysteries of the heavens.
This book is divided into four major sections: Introduction to the Universe, Practical Astronomy, The Solar System, and The Year of the Night Sky.
The Introduction to the Universe explores the fascinating features of our universe, such as the various types of galaxies, the life of a star, black holes, solar systems, and observable phenomena including meteor showers, comets, and auroras.
The Practical Astronomy section contains everything you need to know about using the night sky charts in the book along with brief explanations of basic astronomical concepts.
The Solar System section reveals in separate chapters the secrets of the planets in our solar system, plus the Moon, and Sun. Each chapter contains detailed information about observing objects in the solar system including advice on optimum times and dates for best viewings.
The Year of the Night Sky section guides you through a year of astronomical observation. Each month has two charts bound side-by-side that show all the major constellations, stars, and deep-sky objects. The apparent night sky chart on the left uses glow-in-the-dark ink to mimic the appearance of the actual night sky. The quadrant chart on the right has even more details about the night sky including ranks of magnitude and types of visible objects. For the entire year, clearly written text and vital tips are included that describe the heavenly highlights of the months, tables for the constellations, the brightest stars, and the most prominent deep-sky objects.