Consultant - Jacqueline Mitton . Scientifically popular edition of “Mysteries of the Starry Sky” translated from English - M. : Astrel Publishing Company, 2010 256 s. This edition is a translation from the English book "The Practical Astronomer", first published in the UK in 2010 Dorling Kindersley Limited, 80 Strand, London, WC2R ORL. Observing the Sun with the naked eye, through binoculars or through a telescope, is easy to damage vision. Safety surveillance tips are given on page 192,193. Neither authors nor publishers can be held liable if readers do not wish to follow them. This book will help you take the first steps in astronomy - from simple contemplation of the starry sky to the acquisition of the skills of a real amateur astronomer. The manual of a novice astronomer will reveal the secrets of the starry sky, will teach you to recognize constellations, stars, planets and comets in the sky “You will learn how to make observations with the naked eye .. Colorful illustrations will explain in detail how to prepare binoculars or a telescope for observations and photograph the starry sky. Detailed maps with constellation descriptions will teach you how to navigate the sky. With the help of an astronomical calendar, you can easily find the necessary constellations at different times of the year.