
The Astronomy Fact Book and Planet Finder
The Astronomy Fact Book, with Planet Finder. A large format, 38 page book with heavy, plastic coated pages suitable for outdoor use, and spiral bound to keep the keep book open to your page. The front cover is also a planet finder, housing a rotating disc that identifies a planet, it's symbol, scale to the Earth, and what instrument needed for viewing. It reviews the solar system, planetary orbits and rotation, space objects, stars, galaxies, and the instruments used to observe them. It also includes a chronoloical list of discoveries and events in astronomy, as well as an index of facts. Plastic spiral bound. Measures (13-3/4" x 11-3/4"). FEATURES: Large, Plastic Coated Pages Spiral Bound 38 Pages Rotating Disc Planet Finder on front cover Informative and Fun Publisher : Hubbard Scientific, Inc.; 4th Edition (January 1, 1999) ISBN-10 : 0833167006 ISBN-13 : 978-0833167002 Item Weight : 12.6 ounce