{"product_id":"the-brightest-stars-discovering-the-universe-through-the-skys-most-brilliant-stars-paperback","title":"The Brightest Stars: Discovering the Universe Through the Sky's Most Brilliant Stars - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFred Schaaf\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky-what will be visible, when it will be visible, and what it will look like-has encouraged tens of thousands of people to turn their eyes skyward.\u003cbr\u003e--David H. Levy, Science Editor, Parade magazine, discoverer of twenty-one comets, and author of \u003ci\u003eStarry Night and Cosmic Discoveries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"Fred Schaaf is a poet of the stars. He brings the sky into people's lives in a way that is compelling and his descriptions have all the impact of witnessing the stars on a crystal-clear dark night.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--William Sheehan, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eMars: The Lure of the Red Planet and The Transits of Venus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll meet the twenty-one brightest stars visible from Earth. You'll learn how to find these stars and discover the best ways to see them. Each star is profiled in a separate chapter, with detailed guidance on what to look for while observing it. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced amateur astronomers, the book shares fascinating information about the lore and legends connected with each star through history, as well as what the science of astronomy has to teach us about the star's physical nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky--what will be visible, when it will be visible, and what it will look like--has encouraged tens of thousands of people to turn their eyes skyward.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e --David H. Levy, Science Editor, Parade magazine, discoverer of twenty-one comets, and author of Starry Night and Cosmic Discoveries \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fred Schaaf is a poet of the stars. He brings the sky into people's lives in a way that is compelling and his descriptions have all the impact of witnessing the stars on a crystal-clear dark night.\"\u003cbr\u003e--William Sheehan, coauthor of Mars: The Lure of the Red Planet and The Transits of Venus \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stars have captivated artists, romantics, sages, and scientists for centuries, inspir-ing countless civilizations as symbols of humanity's highest aspirations. The very word astronomy means \"ordering of the stars,\" and studying these stunning pieces of fire is an ideal way to begin to appreciate the limitless wonders of the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll meet the twenty-one brightest stars visible from Earth and discover their remarkable secrets. From Sirius and Alpha Centauri to Rigel and Regulus, you'll learn how to find these stars and the major constellations and discover the best ways to see them. Each star is profiled in a separate chapter, with detailed guidance on what to look for while observing it. There is fascinating information about the lore and legends connected with each star through history, as well as what the science of astronomy has to teach us about the star's physical nature based on exciting discoveries made in the last few years, including new, more accurate data on star distances, mass, and composition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with star charts and valuable insights about the science and nature of stars, the major stellar types, and stellar evolution, this book will help you make the most of your stargazing explorations--whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced amateur astronomer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred Schaaf, the writer of two popular long-running features in Sky \u0026amp; Telescope magazine, is the author of twelve books on popular astronomy, including The 50 Best Sights in Astronomy and How to See Them, Seeing the Deep Sky, and Seeing the Solar System, all from Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 9.2 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45359522971750,"sku":"9780471704102","price":27.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/Qm44c05CM2pJUHJsSnR2OWlVZkF3Zz09.webp?v=1775019057","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-brightest-stars-discovering-the-universe-through-the-skys-most-brilliant-stars-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}