Naked Eye Wonders: A Short Guide to the Stars as Seen from Aotearoa New Zealand
The book is written in a straightforward manner for the interested layperson to be able to identify all the interesting points without any further equipment. The book is now increased to 64 pages all in full colour, numerous simple to follow diagrams and a large fold out colour s... read full description below.
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| ISBN |
9780473057879 |
| Published |
1 August 2001 |
| Format |
Paperback |
| Author(s) |
By Taylor, Paul |
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Full details for this title
| ISBN-13 |
9780473057879 |
| ISBN-10 |
0473057875 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
Showing available at publisher; usually ships 7-15 working days |
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| Publisher |
unlisted |
| Imprint |
Starman Productions Ltd |
| Publication Date |
1 August 2001
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| Publication Country |
 New Zealand |
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| Format |
Paperback |
| Contains |
Contains Sheet map |
| Edition |
3rd Revised edition |
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| Author(s) |
By Taylor, Paul |
| Category |
Galaxies, Clusters, Intergalactic Matter
Matariki - The Maori New Year
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| Interest Age |
Young Adults |
| Reading Age |
Young Adults |
| NBS Text |
Astronomy, Space & Time |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
64 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 105mm
Height: 148mm
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| Weight |
Not specified - defaults to 600g |
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| Dewey Code |
523.80993 |
| Catalogue Code |
65116 |
Description of this Book
The book is written in a straightforward manner for the interested layperson to be able to identify all the interesting points without any further equipment. The book is now increased to 64 pages all in full colour, numerous simple to follow diagrams and a large fold out colour star chart. Simple text containing facts about the well known star areas such as the Southern Cross, Orion's Belt and Scorpio. Including Maori names and star legends such as The Sail of Tainui, Te Manu Rore the bird snare and the hook of Maui. Where to find the Apollo Moon landing site and where to look for the wandering planets. Meteors, Tahunui A Rangi (Aurora Australis), maybe you will catch sight of the uncommon green flash and learn how to find direction by the stars or using your watch and the sun during the day. And now with a complete new chapter about Matariki and Maori new year.
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