The night sky companion : a yearly guide to sky-watching, 2009-2010 /

The night sky companion : a yearly guide to sky-watching, 2009-2010 /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Plotner, Tammy.
Imprint:	New York ; London : Springer, 2008.
Description:	1 online resource (xii, 417 p.)
Language:	English
Series:	Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.
Subject:	Astronomy -- Observers' manuals. Astronomy. Handbooks and manuals.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11958100

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ISBN:	9780387795096 038779509X 9786612065729 6612065729
Notes:	Description based on print version record.
Summary:	Takes a look at astronomy, offering general history, soft science, trivia, observing guidance and motivation. This book provides fresh historical tie-ins, information and objects. It offers unaided-eye observers an opportunity to view many objects or events, learn about their history, science and how 'looking up' can be rewarding.
Other form:	Print version: Plotner, Tammy. Night sky companion. New York ; London : Springer, 2008 9780387795089 0387795081

Table of Contents:

Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series; Introduction; Chapter One-January, 2009; Chapter Two-February, 2009; Chapter Three-March, 2009; Chapter Four-April, 2009; Chapter Five-May, 2009; Chapter Six-June, 2009; Chapter Seven-July, 2009; Chapter Eight-August, 2009; Chapter Nine-September, 2009; Chapter Ten-October, 2009; Chapter Eleven-November, 2009; Chapter Twelve-December, 2009; Glossary; Resources; Index.