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The Night Sky

by Nigel Henbest, Steve Parker, Ted Dewan · 1979

Usborne Spotter's Guides series

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Revised edition with internet links.

Features tips on observing the heavens and presents facts on the constellations, stars, planets, comets, asteroids, meteors, eclipses, and artificial satellites.

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childrens
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short · 64 pages

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