Sky Phenomena - 2nd Edition by Norman Davidson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>"In the last hundred years or so, most of the firmament has been taken from us. We are Less for our loss of the sky, but Norman Davidson has given us the boot straps we need to pull ourselves back up to heaven...or at least for a good look at it" <strong>E.C. Krupp</strong> (from the foreword).</p> <p><strong><i>Sky Phenomena</i></strong> leads readers from the stars as seen from Earth, through the Sun, Moon, and various planets to the Copernican revolution, to comets and meteors, and to the sky of the Southern Hemisphere. </p> <p>The text includes mythological and historical aspects of the subject and has numerous exercises for the student. The final chapter is a unique collection of poetry related to the stars from ancient India to modern times. <br /><br /><strong>Contents: </strong> </p> <p>Foreword<br />Introduction</p> <p>1. The Stars -- I<br />2. The Stars -- II<br />3. The Sun<br />4. The Moon<br />5. Eclipses<br />6. The Planets<br />7. The Copernican Revolution<br />8. Comets and Meteors<br />9. The Southern Hemisphere Sky<br />10. The Stars in Poetry</p> <p><strong>Appendices<br /></strong>1. Astronimical Events<br />2. Technical Data<br />3. Astronomical Symbols<br />4. Star Maps for Observers at the Equator<br />5. Useful Materials and Publications<br />6. Famous Individuals in the History of Astronomy<br />7. Glossary of Astronomical Terms</p> <p>Index</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Sky Phenomena: A Guide To Naked-Eye Observation Of The Stars is a well written guide by Norman Davidson for the non-specialist general reader seeking to observe the wonders of the heavens without the expense of elaborate or expensive telescopes. Individual chapters expertly cover various stars and constellations, the moon, eclipses, the planets, the Copernican revolution, comets and meteors, the southern hemisphere sky, and so much more. <p/>Appendices round out the simple guidelines and black-and-white diagrams with technical data, reference charts of astronomical symbols, star maps for observers at the equator, and much more. <p/>A superb guidebook for anyone who enjoys gazing at the heavens, Sky Phenomena is enthusiastically recommended for personal, school, and community library Astromony reference collections.-- (12/20/2004 12:00:00 AM)<br>
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