Packed with pictures, diagrams, scripture references, and easy-to-understand summaries, The Stargazer’s Guide to the Night Sky will give you everything you need to explore the remarkable beauty of the stars, moon, and planets all from a biblical perspective! Whether you want to identify constellations, look for planets in the night sky, or shoot amazing photos of the Milky Way, Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a master’s degree and PhD in astrophysics provides a very thorough, practical, and easy to read handbook to fuel the curiosity of amateur astronomers ages 10-100. These incredible insights and tricks from Dr. Lisle will make your stargazing sessions go from starter to stellar: Study the 150 stunning, full-color star charts to learn the names and placement of constellations - Learn the difference between a star, moon, planet, comet, asteroid, etc. - Discover galaxies and celestial events with the naked eye - Master the settings on your camera to capture incredible astrophotography - And much more! Now includes the FREE Stargazer's Planisphere. This chart helps you locate the positions of stars on any night of the year so you can better enjoy God's amazing night sky. Key Features of the Stargazer’s Guide to the Night Sky Highly Visual : Packed with over 150 illustrations and diagrams, the Stargazer’s Guide doesn’t just tell you about the heavens, it shows you intricate details and the designs of God’s celestial creation. - Practical : This incredible guide covers 12 need-to-know topics that you can use on your next stargazing outing from understanding how the eye works to enhance your views of the night sky to tracing the celestial movements of the planets and stars! - Biblically Based : Enjoy studying the stars, galaxies, planets, and more from a Christian and creationist theology perspective! - Interactive : Put everything you learn to the test as Dr. Lisle guides you, step-by-step, into locating constellations, adjusting the settings on your camera to shoot the night sky, mastering the settings on your telescope, and much more! The hardcover edition of The Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky boasts 240 glossy pages of education for the hobby astronomer or science student. This resource is excellent for the family, homeschool, couples, or individuals who like to learn and explore the beauty of God's creation. Explore the night sky, identify stars, constellations, and even planets. Stargaze with a telescope, binoculars, or even your naked eye. Allow Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and PhD in astrophysics, to guide you in examining the beauty of God's Creation. Lisle designed Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky for everyone from young students to amateur astronomers. In it you will: Learn the best ways and optimal times to observe planets and stars Discover how to choose the best telescope for you Find 150 stunning, full-color star-charts and other easy to use illustrations for success "How do phases of the moon work? When will the next solar eclipse take place? What is that bright star setting in the west? How do I find Saturn? What sorts of objects can be seen with binoculars?" These questions and many more are easily answered with the helpful tips and basic understanding of astronomy presented in this book. --From the Back Cover Explore the night sky, identify stars, constellations, and even planets. Stargaze with a telescope, binoculars, or even your naked eye. Allow Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and PhD in astrophysics, to guide you in examining the beauty of God's Creation. Lisle designed Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky for everyone from young students to amateur astronomers. In it you will: Learn the best ways and optimal times to observe planets and stars Discover how to choose the best telescope for you Find 150 stunning, full-color star-charts and other easy to use illustrations for success "How do phases of the moon work? When will the next solar eclipse take place? What is that bright star setting in the west? How do I find Saturn? What sorts of objects can be seen with binoculars?" These questions and many more are easily answered with the helpful tips and basic understanding of astronomy presented in this book. Dr. Jason Lisle is a Christian astrophysicist who writes and speaks on various topics relating to science and the defense of the Christian faith. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University where he majored in physics and astronomy and minored in mathematics. He then earned a master's degree and a Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Dr. Lisle specialized in solar astrophysics and has made a number of scientific discoveries regarding the solar photosphere, including the detection of giant cell boundaries using the SOHO spacecraft. He also does theoretical research and has contributed to the field of general relativity. Dr. Lisle began working in full-time apologetics ministry,