Sky Phenomena

A Guide to Naked-eye Observation of the Stars

By: Norman Davidson

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Paperback | 31 October 2004 | Edition Number 2

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208 Pages

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Revised

Dimensions(cm)
25.0 x 17.8 x 1.5

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"In the last hundred years or so, most of the firmament has been taken from us. We are Less for our loss of the sky, but Norman Davidson has given us the boot straps we need to pull ourselves back up to heaven...or at least for a good look at it" E.C. Krupp (from the foreword).

Sky Phenomena leads readers from the stars as seen from Earth, through the Sun, Moon, and various planets to the Copernican revolution, to comets and meteors, and to the sky of the Southern Hemisphere.

The text includes mythological and historical aspects of the subject and has numerous exercises for the student. The final chapter is a unique collection of poetry related to the stars from ancient India to modern times.

Industry Reviews

'An excellent introduction to the sky for the general public. The basic material is factually accurate, and the inclusion of descriptions of famous astronomers gives the book a special charm.'
-- Irwin Shapiro, Director, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

'It's an owners manual for the sky.'
-- E. C. Krupp, Director, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles

'With remarkable clarity and deft organisation, Norman Davidson leads us far along a path toward a renewed knowledge and intimacy with the stars and planets ? an invaluable resource for teachers. I commend it heartily.'
-- Arthur Zajonc, Professor of Physics, Amherst College

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