The 50 Best Sight in Astronomy and How To See Them: Observing Eclipses, Bright Comets, Meteor Showers, and Other Celestial Wonders

Science News,  August 18, 2007  

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THE 50 BEST SIGHTS IN ASTRONOMY AND HOW TO SEE THEM: Observing Eclipses, Bright Comets, Meteor Showers, and Other Celestial Wonders FRED SCHAAF

On the basis of a lifetime of space observations, Schaaf, an astronomer and a writer for Sky & Telescope magazine, selects 50 of the most interesting objects in the sky. All the features he chooses can be seen by the amateur astronomer, and some, such as a total eclipse of the moon, can be viewed with the naked eye. Others, such as Jupiter and its moons, require binoculars or a telescope. Among the sights included in Schaaf's "must-see" list are Orion and other constellations, the Milky Way, and star ClUSters. For each sight, Schaaf provides information on basic features, the optimal times to observe, and other viewing tips, such as how to cope with light pollution. Wiley, 2007, 280 p., b&w and color plates, paperback, $19.95.

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