AN INTIMATE LOOK AT THE NIGHT SKY
by Chet Raymo

This is a stunning book that you will treasure. On one level it is a unique star guide: twenty four beautiful star maps created specifically for this book, highlight what you can see with the naked eye on a clear night in the Northern Hemisphere. The best part is that they are actual annotated photographs of the sky, so that you don't have to imagine one star being brighter than another—you can see them exactly as they are. The author's commentaries amplify the maps, offering intriguing details and tips on identifying stars, planets, and constellations. On another level, the author challenges your imagination, to perceive distance and size and shape that is inconceivable. His elegant essays are a celebration of the night sky, blending science and history, and mythology and religion. HC, 2002, 242 pgs. SW 1.3 lb.