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Whether you want to plan for the next eclipse, catch the best meteor shower of the summer, pick Mars out of the planetary lineup, or pinpoint the location of a distant black hole, this user-friendly guide from National Geographic helps you see - and understand - the wonders of the night sky. Authoritative science, practical know-how, and bold photographs and graphics reveal beloved constellations and explain the basics of the solar system, the Milky Way, and the far reaches of outer space.
*Sky charts of all four seasons
*Profiles and locations of 58 constellations
*"Star-hopping" guidelines for using bright signposts to find fainter stars, galaxies, and deep sky objects
*Tips for observing with the naked eye, binoculars, or small telescopes
*Photography techniques for capturing dazzling celestial scenes
*Extra info on the science, myths, and history of astronomy
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