Discover the wonders of the universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky. this practical guide explains and demystifies stargazing, teaching you to recognize different kinds of objects and showing you how they move through the sky over the course of the night and the year. it shows you how to understand and enjoy the cosmos, building your practical astronomy skills from the basics to more advanced techniques. an atlas of the night sky is also included, with charts that can be used in both the northern and southern hemispheres throughout the year. accessible, inspirational, and authoritative, Stargazing for Beginners will enthuse and inform anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the night sky.