The Night Sky of the Southern Hemisphere - Paperback

by James Kavanagh (Author), Raymond Leung (Illustrator)

Sharply illustrated, this glow-in-the-dark guide to the southern night sky includes labels and descriptions of each constellation, as well as the meaning of their names. There are also instructions for using your fingers to "walk" between constellations to pinpoint the locations of bright stars. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, astronomers, and novice star-gazers. Made in the USA.

Author Biography

Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.