The Night Sky

Part of the successful Collins How to Identify series, this book helps you navigate the beauty of the stars, planets, moon and all other aspects of the beautiful and fascinating night sky.


Designed for the beginner and for those who want to find out more, How to Identify the Night Sky covers everything that can be seen with the naked eye and binoculars, as well as what is visible using a small telescope.


There are sections on how to observe and understand the objects that comprise the night sky, the moon, the movements of the stars and planets throughout the year and astronomical events.


The constellations are given a comprehensive treatment. For each one there is a chart, a photograph, a description of its features and history, the best dates and times of visibility, the mythological representation and a list of interesting objects.