Cambridge Guide to Stars and Planets

The Cambridge Guide to Stars and Planets by P. Moore is a revised edition published by Cambridge University Press on February 13, 1997. This comprehensive handbook spans 256 pages and is designed for both novice and experienced sky observers. It features detailed charts of the stars in all 88 constellations, along with a concise overview of astronomy, making it a practical resource for anyone interested in exploring the night sky.

Readers will find exquisitely drafted constellation maps that facilitate the recognition of stars visible to the naked eye, as well as the identification of prominent nebulae and galaxies. Each map is accompanied by clear explanations of the most interesting features of the constellations. This guide serves as a working manual for sky observation, charting astronomical phenomena through 2003, and is suitable for use from any location on Earth.