A delightfully illustrated, informative beginner's guide to locating and identifying constellations in the northern hemisphere, with an extensive index, glossary, and time table for sky viewing. "A 'must' for public and school libraries and a wonderful book for an individual or family to own.
This book is ideal for children and parents alike because
Rey breaks down the major constellations one by one and draws them so they look
like real pictures, not like those horrible drawings in the NY Times and other
publications. His lion looks like a lion! The text is very basic, easy to
follow and explains the basic astro stuff like stars, planets, magnitudes, but
not much more. The major reason to buy this book if you already have his other
book is for the handy sky charts. Unlike his more advanced book which has an
entire sky map, this book as more handy "sky view" charts which are
an easier way to learn the night sky. Another winner from H.A. Rey that anyone
can profit from if interested in learning the stars!