Star Finder for Beginners

With a foreword by Maggie Aderin-Pocock , budding astronomers will love this stunning, new approach to stargazing, featuring step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere, StarFinder for Beginners makes the night sky easier to navigate than ever before. From discovering the constellations of the Zodiac to learning about the real-life milky way, StarFinder for Beginners will take kids on an exciting journey through the night star. This simplest-ever guide to star hopping uses easy-to-spot stars to create a route around the night sky’s most famous constellations. With four paths across the sky, StarFinder for Beginners gradually builds up your knowledge of more than 20 northern-hemisphere constellations. Hunt for the starts that will lead you from one constellation to the next and see the patterns in the sky unfold before your eyes. Discover the fascinating stories behind each constellation and learn to spot some of the stunning planets, galaxies, and nebulas in our Universe. StarFinder for Beginners comes complete with a glow-in-the-dark night-sky viewer, perfect for any budding stargazers to practice their new knowledge of the stars.
ISBN: 9780241286838
Categories: Non-fiction, Reference
Publisher: DK Children
Author: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Format: Paperback
Age: 6-10
Page Count: 128
Size: 8.69 x 0.45 x 11.06 in.
Weight: 1.35 lbs.