Description: Description: A highly accessible book on things to watch in the sky and how to watch them, in the form of essays from the author’s amateur astronomy experiences.. From the Publisher’s Description: “In evocative, wide-ranging essays, The Starry Room weaves science, com-mentary, and reminiscence into an enthusiastic introduction to naked eye astronomy. Engaging and thought-provoking, it brings the beauty and wonder of the universe as close as your casement window and as near as your backyard—an intimate encounter with the heavens. • Explains the best techniques for naked eye observation, when and where to look, the objects and events to watch • Discusses constellations and comets, planetary conjunctions and eclipses, shooting stars and meteor showers, rainbows and halos, and more.” About the Author: Fred Schaaf wrote the monthly "Eye on the Sky" column for Astronomy magazine for five years and continues to be astronomy essayist for The Old Farmer's Almanac and Mother Earth News. He is also the author of three astronomy books, including Seeing the Sky. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) Please inquire about discounts for purchases of multiple items. Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. International shipping as appropriate (See Shipping and Payments Tab on this listing page for further details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be Ebay Standard International Delivery Shipping or in Priority flat rate envelopes. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
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Location: Riverside, Rhode Island
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Book Title: THE STARRY ROOM--Naked Eye Astronomy
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Earth Sciences, Astronomy, Nature, Environment
Format: Trade Paperback
Features: Illustrated
Author: Fred Schaaf
Publication Year: 1990
Language: English
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Genre: Mathematics & Sciences, Environment, Nature & Earth
