Star Observation category: 126 books

The name the Romans gave to Ireland was Hibernia, which means ‘Land of Winter’, and cold feet may have been a factor in their decision to leave the Irish to their own devices. The weather is our main topic of conversation and has done its bit in shaping our character. This lively overview shines...

Before GPS, before the compass, and even before cartography, humankind was navigating. Now this singular guide helps us rediscover what our ancestors long understood—that a windswept tree, the depth of a puddle, or a trill of birdsong can help us find our way, if we know what to look and listen...

Amazing and Provocative stories from the UFOBBS. Deep Underground Military Bases There cannot be many who haven’t heard of Bob Lazars amazing claims concerning the underground levels of S4 at Groom Lake, Nevada, where they supposedly house retrieved flying saucers and the bodies of there...

Indulge your curiosity with this humorous and fascinating book that demystifies the surprising myths about space. In the latest book from the Everything You Know is Wrong series, Matt Brown brings you a compendium of amazing facts about our planet, the universe, and everything in between! Thanks...

Every night at eight oclock the same things happen. “Time for bed,” Mommy says. “Time for bed, sleepyhead!” But, to my surprise, to my fright, something is wrong this starry night! Experience a wonderful journey of a little girls dilemma in discovering the moon is broken. The rhythm of the text...

We know so much about the galaxy because of the hardwork of brilliant scientists. But how do they do it? How Do Scientists Discover New Planets? This astronomy book for second graders will explain the entire process of planet discovery using words that young readers can easily understand. By breaking down big words into small pieces, information is better absorbed. Secure a copy now.

A delightful children's book about clouds introduced by Fred and Anne-Marie, the penguins. Haven't the foggiest which cloud is which? A bit hazy about frontal systems? Can't tell a cumulonimbus from a lenticular? Think a mammatus is a hairy beast with huge tusks? After years of research, the...

Our Solar System constitutes of Sun in the center, and then are the nine planets, more than 60 moons are there, millions of rocky meteors, and billions of frozen comets. Every planet of the solar system lying in its orbit revolves round the sun. A tip of Sun’s rays even can create disaster to an...

On August 21, a remarkable event will occur over Idaho. A rare total eclipse will pass directly over the Gem State. If you are planning to view the total eclipse in Idaho, you need the Idaho Total Eclipse Guide. This book has everything you need to know about viewing and photographing the eclipse...

A step-by-step guide to knowing the night sky. Find northern hemisphere constellations easily by starting small and expanding your knowledge. This guide is meant to be taken outside! Read the instructions, and follow along with the stars. The only equipment necessary: your eyes and a clear...

From the Southern Cross to the mysterious dark companions of the Dog Stars, the constellations in this guide will help readers see the night sky in a whole new way, allowing them to enjoy the vast beauty of the solar system.

A first-time skywatcher’s guide from bright new talent, BBC Blue Peter astronomer, Anton Vamplew Most books on stargazing claim to be for beginners, but by page 12 are talking about celestial equators and sidereal months. No wonder so many people have planispheres but no idea how to use them. Working...

See What’s Out There   To experience the greatest show on Earth, all you have to do is look up. With a simple home telescope, an astronomy novice can see the rings of Saturn, comets, asteroids, and nebulae. But even the bravest astronomy buffs know better than to explore outer...

This is the ultimate illustrated guide to the most spectacular objects in the night sky.