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.