The brightest stars; discovering the universe through the sky's most brilliant stars

by Schaaf, Fred

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John Wiley & Sons, 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. For students and amateur astronomers, this volume describes the 21 brightest stars visible from Earth, how to find them and the major constellations, and the best ways to see them. Each has its own chapter, along with chapters on the basics of astronomical observation and the nature of stars and different types. Connected stories and legends are detailed as well as the stars' physical properties. Schaaf is the author of several astronomy books and teaches the subject at Rowan U. (©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR)

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