Thomas A. Hockey

In today’s world, light pollution renders the night sky virtually invisible to the eye. But our ancestors depended on their knowledge of the sky to tell time, to know the direction to travel. In “How We See the Sky,” readers will find a guide for observing the sky with their eyes, just as their ancestors did long ago. Investigate the horizon, day, night, and the motions of the sun and the moon. Explore star seasons, solstices, eclipses, planets, and more. Learn about celestial sphere models, star clusters, and the new celestial objects and discover the wonders of the sky from your own back yard.

Enhanced with diagrams, illustrations, literary references, and anecdotal material, “How We See the Sky” speaks simply and brings readers a concise guide to the heavens above them.

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