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We all gaze at the night sky in wonder, so why not learn more about it? The Night Sky of North America from National Geographic is a go-to reference for everything filling the dark canvas above us.

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• A basic guide to the solar system, distant galaxies, exoplanets and deep space, satellites and spacecraft, the big bang, meteor showers and moon phases
• Features scores of sky and constellation charts for stargazers
• Each of the 147 featured topics includes a photograph, explanatory illustration or graphic
• Interesting facts and tips throughout offer a quick guide to observing the night sky with the naked eye, from the Big Dipper and the North Star to auroras and eclipses