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Budding stargazers can take a tour of the night sky with practical handbook, packed with intriguing information about astronomy, constellations and the universe with vibrant full-colour illustrations. Explore the secrets of the stars with this entertaining field guide. Inside you will find a spotters' guides to constellations, an introduction to stargazing and the kit you need, as well as an abundance of accessible information on stars, planets, comets and asteroids. Discover how the planets and stars move through the sky; how objects in space formed; and what stargazing can tell us about our incredible Universe. With spectacular illustrations and clear, to-the-point information, this guide essential for aspiring astronomers and anyone wanting to learn more about the night sky. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.

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William Potter is a keen amateur astronomer and a talented author of children's non-fiction and comic books. His published works include science museum handbooks, titles on history, geography, and new technology, guides to drawing comic-books, and numerous science and mathematics titles for school-age readers. Rhys Jefferys is an illustrator whose colourful work tends to focus on the fun and educational side of children's books. He is based in Vancouver.

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