Night Sky Atlas: The Universe Mapped, Explored, and Revealed

You will be excited to have this book in your collection; it is an informative introduction to astronomy and stargazing. It contains, maps, definitions, and instructions on how to use this book to become familiar with the heavenly sky. If you are fascinated by a particular constellation, the other constellations will seek your attention, and they will get it. Be there! What is most likeable about this book is its monthly focus on the constellations at night. You stargazers, astronomers, and dreamers, out there will be able to take a particular month and gaze into the night sky and locate the particular constellations that are most noticeable that month. There are six clear overlays with lines to configure the shapes of the constellations that are most noticed during this month. What's really neat are the illustrations of dot to dot of the particular constellation; it makes it more recognizable. The newly revised edition (2007) contains a CD-ROM produced by the publisher, Dorling Kindersley, known as DK. This CD-ROM is an atlas that will explain how to see and read the night sky, not just in your backyard, but for those all over the world, from their viewing point, at all latitudes. It contains 5 simple interactive screens to further your knowledge of the celestial sphere, the solar system, the constellations, spacecraft & satellites, and finally, downloadable images. By itself, the book is a fantastic view of the night sky during each of the twelve months, focusing on some very specific stars and constellations seen during that month. This would be an excellent book for the child and parent who love to stargaze. Could that be you, "I"? A high powered telescope would be the best accompaniment; this is just a starting point.

we got this for our 8 yr old grand daughter who is fascinated with space and space-related things. it is a perfect starting point for her and has provided a starting fpoint for further reading!

If you could only pick one Astronomy book, this is the one to get! It has transparent overlays of the constellations traced out over the night sky. This book has just been amazing, and SO helpful in learning more about the stars and constellations.

For a beginners, even for advanced, this book is so good because is like a brief reference to remember or to take fuel to swim deep in astronomy. I'm so pleased to bought it.

As a very mature adult I can say I thoroughly enjoyed my peak into this book. As an adult I can gladly say I was thrilled by the excitement it generated in a six year old child for whom I bought it. If you want to know how a child will react to this, I can tell you that research with a sampling of one shows great excitement for this volume. It is well contructed and beautifully laid out.