{"product_id":"9789814417440","title":"First Magnitude: A Book Of The Bright Sky: A Book of the Bright Sky","description":"\u003cp\u003e“First Magnitude” is an entry-level book for readers with brightly lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun, Moon, the five bright planets, and on the 23 brightest stars, which are visible from just about anywhere. The book concludes with bright ephemeral phenomena: meteors, comets, and exploding stars. The concept is a platform for introducing the reader to the wonders of the nighttime and daytime skies and serves as an introduction to general astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Kaler\u003c\/b\u003e takes delight in sharing with us his extensive knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the study of the skies. He further discusses his thoughts on the evolving field of astronomy and expresses his surprise at having an asteroid named after him in honor of his outreach activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterview with James Kaler\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Warming Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Changing Moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWandering Planets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparkling Stars: An Entr'acte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sky is Falling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce and Future Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReadership:\u003c\/b\u003e For undergraduates, amateur astronomers, and the interested public.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139926016240,"sku":"9789814417440","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9789814417440_p0.jpg?v=1763691353","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9789814417440","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}