Book Description

'A Field Book of the Stars' is a guide to help anyone appreciate the beauty and wonder of the constellations in the night sky. With simplicity and brevity, the author outlines the scheme of study, focusing only on matter that can be observed with the naked eye or an opera-glass. The book covers only those constellations visible from the average latitude of the New England and Middle States and in the particular season in which they are favorably situated for observation. The author includes maps of the heavens, meteors, the motions of the stars, and the Milky Way to enhance the reader's experience.