Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-231) and index.

Knack Night Sky is an ode to the solar system in its awe-inspiring complexity. Replete with hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations, it makes it easier than ever to find stars, constellations, and other celestial objects, as well as comets and meteor showers. It covers the skies in both the northern and southern hemispheres, and includes numerous stargazing tricks and tips that make sorting out the details of the sky easier than ever before. Also covered are phases of the moon, stars, and seasonal skies. Knack Night Sky is ideal for stargazers ready to decode the night sky and the mysteries it holds. 350 full-color photos and 70 full-color illustrations covering: Milky Way * Both Hemispheres * Moon * Planets * Stars * Constellations * Deep Sky Comets Meteoroids & Asteroids * Eclipses * Auroras