Constellation Finder: Identifying Patterns in the Night Sky (2nd Edition)
Identify constellations in the night sky with this handy guide. It reveals 30 of the most important constellations to know. And its size makes it great for camping trips, the cabin and the backyard.
- It begins with tips for watching stars and shows you how to locate constellations by working outward from the Big Dipper and Orion
- Season sky maps show which constellations are visible at different times of the year; includes north, south, east and west sky maps for every season
- Information about each featured constellation includes best viewing time, Greek mythology and constellations from many cultures—including Native American, African and Asian
- Also features star stories from around the world
- Professional illustrations guide you to a positive identification of the star patterns; illustrations have key markings for identification
- This guide is most useful for stargazing between the 30th and 50th parallels in the Northern Hemisphere
- In North America, this includes the contiguous United States (except the Florida peninsula and southernmost Texas) and southern Canada
- Small format that fits into a pocket or pack
Made in USA.
Best Use | Casual |
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Dimensions | 5.9 x 4 inches |
Author(s) | Dorcas S. Miller |
Number of Pages | 64 |
Format | Paperback |
ISBN-13 | 9780912550541 |
Publisher | Nature Study Guild |
Copyright Year | 2025 |