Stargazing from Game Reserves by Anthony Fairall

Author:Anthony Fairall
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: A game reserve is not only ideal for viewing animals but it’s also an excellent location from which to study the stars. Stargazing from Game Reserves in Southern Africa is a lively introduction to the night skies, offering visitors to game reserves and nature parks (in fact, any out-of-town location) the opportunity to turn their binoculars skyward after dark, and to make sense of the myriad stars and recognise some of the patterns they form., The author takes readers on a celestial ‘game drive’, directing them towards the ‘Big Five’ constellations of the night sky. He provides clear steps for novice star-watchers to navigate the skies, track the planets, and even spot the moons of Jupiter and possibly the crescent of Venus. No prior knowledge of astronomy is needed to enjoy these introductory excursions into the night skies., Expertly illustrated with colour photographs, wildlife artwork, line drawings and 12 star maps, this book is a welcome addition to the collection of any outdoor enthusiast.
ISBN: 978-1-92057-232-7
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2013-09-13T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 5

LEO

Appropriately, the lion is one of the big five constellations to track down. Like its terrestrial counterpart, it is not always immediately obvious and may take a little while to spot. Since it forms one of the constellations of the Zodiac, many readers will already know Leo by name, rather than by its pattern of stars. We can only go lion hunting from February to June, when Leo is above the horizon during the evening.

FINDING LEO

The star pattern of Leo. From the Southern Hemisphere, the lion is seen upside down.

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