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Star Maps for Beginners: 50th Anniversary Edition

Published by Simon & Schuster, 1992.

Have you ever looked at the night sky and wondered exactly what you are seeing? This collection of 12 star maps, one for each month, shows you the positions of the constellations so that you’ll be able to identify what you see in the night sky. A special chart shows you how to use each one, and additional charts give the locations of the planets through the year 1997. You’ll also find an overview of our solar system and basic information about each of the planets—from its size to its internal structure. Myths and legends about each of the constellations, as well as an explanation of meteors, are included.

Night Sky (Eyewitness Explorers)

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 1993.

What’s the best way to explore the night sky? Travel out into the country away from the city lights. Don’t forget to pack a snack, a flashlight, a notebook, and this book. First, you’ll learn how to observe the night sky. The locations of stars, constellations (including those sharing the names of the zodiac signs), planets, moons, galaxies, and nebulae are shown in colorful maps and illustrations. Then check the background information about what stars are made of, how they are formed, the different types of stars, and where they go when they die. There are detailed sections on each planet, with the focus on Earth, its moon, and the star nearest and most important to us—the sun. Learn about meteors, comets, astronomers’ tools, and the myths inspired by the sky. With this book, complete with experiments, an index, and color photos, you’ll begin to unravel the mysteries of the night sky.

Close Encounters: Exploring the Universe With the Hubble Telescope

Published by Hyperion Books for Children, 1998.

For centuries, people have wanted to see the stars and beyond. But nothing has provided so clear a picture as the Hubble telescope. With full color photos, this book takes you to Mars, Venus and Saturn. Watch a star being born, a star dying, and see the “deepest ever” view of the universe. An index is included.