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The Stargazer’s Guide to the Night Sky
Find Orion, a well-known constellation, and within it you can easily see the red super giant star Betelgeuse over 3000 trillion miles away without binoculars or a telescope! At 60,000 times the diameter of Earth, it is a celestial sight! Or marvel at our galaxy, the Milky Way, shining brightly overhead in late summer as you see the dark patches of dust as well as light spots containing entire star clusters! Learn the best ways and optimal times to observe planets and stars. Discover how you can choose the best telescope for you. Includes 150 beautiful, full-color star-charts and other easy to use illustrations for success. “How do phases of the moon work? When will the next solar eclipse take place? What is that bright star setting in the west? How do I find Saturn? What sorts of objects can be seen with binoculars?” These questions and many more are easily answered with the helpful tips and basic understanding of astronomy presented in this book. Take a few moments to stand and look up at the glorious night sky, appreciating the majestic beauty of God’s vast universe.