If you travel to or live in equatorial regions and points south, this book is a perfect guide to learning the stars and constellations of the southern skies.
Written for beginners and experienced observers who are new to the southern hemisphere,
Walk through the Southern Sky
 introduces the patterns of the sky in a memorable and easy-to-understand way, with an emphasis on the southern constellations.
You'll discover the ancient myths and legends of the sky. How to measure the distances between stars and distinguish brightness. And the key navigational stars used by ancient explorers to find their way around the Earth. What's more, this latest edition has been updated with planet positions up to 2016.
Apart from normal eyesight and clear skies, no equipment is needed to use this wonderfully illustrated guide book. It's an ideal introduction to launching a journey of discovery across the stunning constellations, rich star clouds, and exotic celestial objects visible from the southern hemisphere.
And for northern observers who travel south,
Walk through the Southern Sky
is a perfect guide to help you quickly learn unfamiliar stars.
As a northerner who's traveled south of the equator a few times, I can tell you there is nothing that tells you you're a long way from home than seeing Orion upside down. This book will help you keep your bearings!
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