Stephen P Maran

A beginner's guide to astronomy features information about the solar system as well as star maps and a monthly guide to locating the planets in the sky. Part 1. Getting started with astronomy : Seeing the light: the art and science of astronomy ; Join the crowd: skywatching activities and resources ; Terrific tools for observing the skies ; Just passing through: meteors, comets, and artificial satellites -- Part 2. Going once around the solar system...