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Trampers Star Book, Naked Eye Wonders
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- Closed: Wed 12 Jan 2005, 10:36 pm
- Listing #: 21030931
The book is called "Naked Eye Wonders, a short guide to the stars as seen from Aotearoa New Zealand".ISBN 0-473-05787-5. The book is written in a straightforward manner for the interested layperson to be able to identify all the interesting points without any further equipment.
The buy now and recommended retail cost for the book is $11.95. All Books are New, written and published by myself.
The book is 40 pages including an 8 page colour section, numerous simple to follow diagrams and a large fold out star chart. Simple text containing facts about the well known star areas such as the Southern Cross, Orion's Belt and Scorpio. Including Maori names and star legends such as "The Sail of Tainui, Te Manu Rore the bird snare and the hook of Maui. Where to find the Apollo Moon landing site and where to look for the wandering planets. Meteors, Tahunui A Rangi (Aurora Australis), maybe you will catch sight of the uncommon green flash and learn how to find direction by the stars or using your watch and the sun during the day.
Following is quoted from the text on the back cover of the book
" You can get a great view and sense of awe just looking at the stars with your naked eye. Identify the Southern Cross, find our closest neighbor star, view the farthest system you can see with your unaided eye, and a few things in-between. its all available to you, just step outside the door when the sun goes down and see the greatest show ever".
Brand new. Buy now price is $11.95, includes post and packing within New Zealand. Makes an ideal gift.
Photo illustration shows multiple copies, Price is for one copy. extra copies can be supplied.
View other photos of mine at
www.gallery.anyware.co.nz/StarmanProductions
The buy now and recommended retail cost for the book is $11.95. All Books are New, written and published by myself.
The book is 40 pages including an 8 page colour section, numerous simple to follow diagrams and a large fold out star chart. Simple text containing facts about the well known star areas such as the Southern Cross, Orion's Belt and Scorpio. Including Maori names and star legends such as "The Sail of Tainui, Te Manu Rore the bird snare and the hook of Maui. Where to find the Apollo Moon landing site and where to look for the wandering planets. Meteors, Tahunui A Rangi (Aurora Australis), maybe you will catch sight of the uncommon green flash and learn how to find direction by the stars or using your watch and the sun during the day.
Following is quoted from the text on the back cover of the book
" You can get a great view and sense of awe just looking at the stars with your naked eye. Identify the Southern Cross, find our closest neighbor star, view the farthest system you can see with your unaided eye, and a few things in-between. its all available to you, just step outside the door when the sun goes down and see the greatest show ever".
Brand new. Buy now price is $11.95, includes post and packing within New Zealand. Makes an ideal gift.
Photo illustration shows multiple copies, Price is for one copy. extra copies can be supplied.
View other photos of mine at
www.gallery.anyware.co.nz/StarmanProductions
Shipping details
- Free shipping within New Zealand
- Seller is located in Manukau City, Auckland
Payment details
- NZ bank deposit
- cash,
About the seller
- 99.6% positive feedback
- Member since Dec 2001
Closes: Wed 12 Jan, 10:36 pm. 2005 This auction used auto-extend.
