Stelvision – Discovering the sky with the naked eye

Discovering the sky with the naked eye – A guide to observing the stars from home

Do you want to learn how to observe the sky with ease? Recognize the stars and follow them throughout the year? Understand the basics of astronomy and share them with family or friends? This book is for you.

Learn to identify the constellations season by season, with paths to progressively spot them and clever foldouts to have fun recognizing them. Spot the main planets, follow the phases of the Moon. Watch for eclipses, shooting stars, comets, and other celestial curiosities visible to the naked eye. At home or on vacation, summer or winter, in the city or in the countryside, there is always something to see! This book will introduce you to the joy of observing and understanding the sky.

• Practical: a travel guide to the stars
• Playful: foldouts to learn the constellations
• Educational: scientific and cultural references accessible to everyone
• Timeless: internet links for the latest visibility information

Usable from thenorthern hemisphere.

by Bertrand d’Armagnac and Carine Souplet | 17 x 21 cm, 148 pages |