The Astronomy Handbook: A Field Guide to the Night Sky - Paperback

by Potter (Author)

Budding stargazers can take a tour of the night sky with practical handbook, packed with intriguing information about astronomy, constellations and the universe with vibrant full-color illustrations. Explore the secrets of the stars with this entertaining field guide, packed with information and practical tips. Inside you will find a spotters' guides to constellations, an introduction to stargazing and the kit you need, as well as an abundance of accessible information on stars, planets, comets and asteroids. Readers can discover: - How the planets and stars move through the sky - How objects in space are formed - What stargazing can tell us about our incredible Universe - The trailblazing astronomers who shaped our understanding, from Copernicus to Edwin Hubble With spectacular illustrations and clear, to-the-point information, this guide essential for aspiring astronomers and anyone wanting to learn more about the night sky. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.

Author Biography

William Potter is a prolific author of children's non-fiction. He has also written and edited a wide range of well-known comics and magazines, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Comic, Marvel Fact Files, Marvel Chess Specials and DC Chess Collection. His science comic book How to Walk on the Moon and Other Incredible Ideas About Physics (Arcturus) is shortlisted for the SLA Information Book Award 2025. Aditi Kakade Beaufrand was born in India into a family of artists. She chose illustration as her profession after graduating from Rubika Supinfocom in 2017. Aditi has worked on a variety of advertisements, magazine illustrations, and children's books. Her style combines simple shapes, cultural designs, patterns, and bold colors. She is based in her home studio in Montpellier, France.