Explores the lore and science of the moon, the sun, the planets and constellations, and other objects visible in the night sky, while also introducing the basic concepts of stargazing.

"Articles from the Stargazing with Jack Horkheimer Comic series by Stephen James O'Meara and Rich Harrington from Odyssey Magazine" --Title page verso.

Many of the things right around us are amazing, but the things that are miles or even light-years away are on another level. Learning about space and the universe should be exciting, which is exactly why this innovative volume teaches important curriculum-based ideas in a stimulating way. Told in a fun, comic-style format, this book features fun lessons, like how to find the North Star, and many other cool astronomy facts that readers and science lovers of all ages will love.

Stars are more than just little specs of light in our sky. They're truly amazing and readers of this engaging book will learn exactly why that is. Astronomy whiz Jack Horkheimer guides readers on an adventure through the sky that will answer many questions about the planets and stars. Cool facts and lessons, such as why the stars change with the seasons, are supplemented with colorful illustrations that are sure to hold readers' attention.

From America's favorite stargazing instructor, a guide to Ohio's night sky, with detailed text, monthly star maps, constellation diagrams, and more than 80 color photographs.

With the down-to-earth style and far-ranging knowledge that have made him America's favorite stargazing instructor, Mike Lynch guides amateur and expert alike through the wonders of the night sky over North and South Carolina. Whether watching the sky from a backyard lawn chair or manning a high-powered telescope, stargazers of all levels will learn how and when to identify the major constellations at the Carolinas' latitude. With chapters on the origins and movements of stars, the mythology of constellations, the phases of the moon, the planets, and even buying a telescope, this book also serves as an accessible and in-depth beginner's guide to the night sky. It includes 12 monthly star maps for Carolina skies, 21 constellation diagrams, a local resources guide, a list of the brightest stars in the region, and more than 80 beautiful color photographs of the heavens.