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Celestial Delights, The Best Astronomical Events through 2001
Celestial Delights The Best Astronomical Events through 2001 Author:Francis Reddy and Greg Walz-Chojnacki Everyone takes a moment to sky-gaze now and then to admire the colors of a sunset, search for the Man in the Moon, or play connect-the-dots with the Big Dipper. The motions and arrangements of sun, moon, and planets have fascinated and puzzled astronomers for more than two thousand years. — There is a widespread impression that the only people w... more »ho can really enjoy the age-old hobby of astronomy are those blessed with dark country skies, expensive equipment, and lots of time on their hands. That's far from the truth. In the skies under which most of us live, planets, stars, and the moon gather in striking arrangements several times a year. You'll need no equipment to appreciate this beguiling and often beautiful dance of the moon and plants.« less