Stargazers' Almanac 2008

Helps you explore the wonders of the night skies, without a telescope. This book helps you 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.

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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. It features and reviews in specialist astronomical and scientific journals; consumer magazines; new age and astrological interest; local, regional and national newspapers.