The Sky Handbook - Softcover

Watson, John; Kerrigan, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1607100827 ISBN 13: 9781607100829

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press, 2010

The sky, in all of its vastness and astonishing beauty, has long been a source of awe and wonder. What makes rainbows and sunsets? Where does space end and the universe begin? Discover the secrets of the heavens above—from Earth's own atmosphere to the mysteries that lie beyond the Milky Way in The Sky Handbook. This fascinating guide explores all aspects of the sky above: the planets and solar system; the stars and constellations; our atmosphere and weather; flight; pollution; and climate change. Big Bang! Discover the fascinating origins of the universe and how the planets were formed. Learn all about the constellations, from common star formations like Ursa Major and the Zodiac to unfamiliar formations. Explore the bubble that makes up Earth's atmosphere and discover amazing phenomena like sunsets, auroras, rainbows, weather, clouds, and hurricanes. Visually stunning, this comprehensive guide features fascinating text supported by stunning photographs, illustrations, and diagrams.

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From the Back Cover:

The sky's the limit! Explore all aspects of the sky--from Earth's atmosphere to the Milky Way and beyond--in this comprehensive, illustrated guide to the heavens above. � This fascinating guide explores all aspects of the sky above: the planets and solar system; the stars and constellations; our own atmosphere and weather; flight; pollution; and climate change � Meet great thinkers like Steven Hawking, Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, and Kepler, who challenged and changed the way we view the universe--and ourselves � Big Bang! Discover the fascinating origins of the universe and how the planets were formed � Learn all about the constellations, from common star formations like Ursa Major and the Zodiac to unfamiliar formations and how explorers use stars for navigation � Explore the bubble that makes up Earth's atmosphere and discover amazing phenomena like sunsets, auroras, rainbows, weather, clouds, and hurricanes � Understand the effect of air pollution on the Earth's ozone and how climate change is impacting our world � Visually stunning, this comprehensive guide features fascinating text supported by stunning photographs, illustrations, and diagrams

About the Author:

Michael Kerrigan is a freelance author and critic who has written books on history, geography, exploration, and the natural world. John Watson is an author and keen stargazer. He is founder of Stone Country Press, an independent publisher dedicated to books and guides on landscape and the outdoors.

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