Stargazers' Almanac 2006

Including advice on how to navigate the night sky, this book allows the reader to track the planets, locate the Milky Way, and recognise the signs of the zodiac. It also contains astronomical details, insights into mythology, a glossary of constellations and Latin names; glossary of brightness of stars; and more.

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Explore the wonders of the night skies - no telescope required! Track the planets, locate the Milky Way, discover the heavenly Giraffe, Orion's dogs, and Draco the dragon, recognise the signs of the zodiac and watch meteor showers and other exciting planetary phenomena. Each monthly chart features two views of the sky looking south and north; a visual guide to the phases of the moon; key planets, constellations and other objects. Pithy astronomical details are interwoven with fascinating insights into science, history, folklore and mythology. "Stargazers' Almanac 2006" also includes: advice on how to navigate the night sky; overhead map of the sky; reference plan of constellations; guide to the signs of the zodiac and how they relate to the stars; glossary of constellations and Latin names; glossary of brightness of stars; and information on the British Astronomical Association's Campaign for Dark Skies.