M. : Science. Gl. Red. phys. -mat. lit. , 1988. — 176 s. — ISBN 5-02-013868-1 . A popular story about the orientation of the starry sky and the main reasons for the change in the conditions of visibility of the constellations throughout the year Describes the brightest objects available for observation in small telescopes. The methods of simple observations of planets, variable stars and meteors, quite accessible to novice amateurs of astronomy are given A special section is devoted to the manufacture of a simple homemade telescope . For aspiring amateurs of astronomy; can serve as a manual in the work of astronomical circles and astronomy teachers.