Table of Contents

1. First nights; 2. Without a telescope; 3. Meteors; 4. Choosing a telescope; 5. Recording your observations; 6. The Moon; 7. Moon 2: advanced observations; 8. The Sun; 9. Jupiter; 10. Saturn; 11. Mars; 12. Five planets worth watching; 13. Asteroids; 14. Comets; 15. Double stars; 16. Variable stars; 17. The deep sky; 18. Messier hunting; 19. The sky on film; 20. Solar eclipses; 21. Lunar eclipses and occultations; 22. Passing the torch; 23. The poet's sky; Resources.

Promotional Information

By an award winning astronomer, this non-technical guide to the sky is full of practical hints.

Reviews

'Joyous enthusiasm sets this book delightfully apart from run-of-the-mill guides to the sky.' Nigel Henbest, New Scientist

'Levy's enthusiasm for the subject bursts forth from every page.' Popular Astronomy

'… he has a love affair with the sky, and he wants everyone to join in.' New Scientist

'Highly recommended for the observer who is seriously interested in observing the sky.' Journal of the British Astronomical Association

'… a fascinating compilation which offers something for everyone.' Spaceflight