Download or read book Stargazers Almanac 2008 written by Bob Mizon and published by . This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the wonders of the night skies - no telescope required! Track the planets, locate the Milky Way, discover the heavenly Giraffe, Orion's dogs, and Draco the dragon, recognise the signs of the zodiac and watch meteor showers and other exciting planetary phenomena. Each monthly chart features two views of the sky looking south and north; a visual guide to the phases of the moon; key planets, constellations and other objects. Pithy astronomical detailsare interwoven with fascinating insights into science, history, folklore and mythology.