A practical guide to stargazing, Secrets of the Night Sky shows precisely how to locate every object it describes, all of which can be readily viewed from anywhere in North America and Europe. At the same time, it provides an extraordinary armchair journey through time and space.

More than 150 original drawings accompany the text, and eight pages of remarkable color photographs capture our universe's unforgettable astral occurrences. And for readers who wish to probe the night sky more deeply with binoculars or a telescope, this book offers invaluable, money-saving advice. Unlike any other book on astronomy, Secrets of the Night Sky focuses on objects that can be seen with the naked eye, and the astonishing secrets that they yield.