Phillips Guide To The Stars & Planets

A thoroughly revised and updated edition of a well-established and popular title. Concise chapters describe the Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids and meteors, stars and galaxies. A complete set of constellation maps, created by Wil Tirion, is accompanied by lists of interesting objects to view. An entire Moon Map is also included. The book contains practical details for amateur observers anywhere on Earth, and is an excellent introduction to astronomy for both practical and armchair observers. Full-colour throughout, it is illustrated with the latest images from the world's best telescopes.