Tells what stars are, why they twinkle, how constellations were named, how telescopes are used to study stars, and more. A little history, the difference between a refracting and a reflecting telescope, and a few of the most prominent features to be seen with the naked eye or binoculars are included in this simple book featuring a family of stargazers. With full-color artwork, the author explains what stars are and how we look at them.
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