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OverviewCANADA STARWATCH helps stargazers of all levels learn how and when to identify the major constellations at their latitude. This book also serves as an accessible and in-depth beginner's guide to the stars. With chapters on the makings and movements of stars, the mythology of the constellations, the ever-changing moon, the planets, and buying a telescope, this guide is essential reading for any aspiring stargazer. Includes 12 monthly star maps set for Canada skies, 21 constellation diagrams, a local resources guide, a planet locator, a list of the brightest stars in Canada, and more than 80 beautiful color photographs of the heavens. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mike LynchPublisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Imprint: Voyageur Press Dimensions: Width: 27.70cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.966kg ISBN: 9780760331231ISBN 10: 0760331235 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 15 July 2007 Recommended Age: From 0 to 0 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMike Lynch is a master stargazing instructor. He has led his popular community stargazing parties for over 30 years and writes a weekly astronomy column for the ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS and numerous other newspapers. In his day job, Mike is a meteorologist with WCCO Radio. He lives in Eagan, Minnesota. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |