A mini-guide to stargazing for the novice astronomer, written by Robin Scagell, author of the Philip's best-seller Stargazing with a Telescope. It introduces the major stars and constellations, season by season, and contains easy-to-read star maps for the beginning observer. No specialist equipment is required, as all stars can be seen with the naked eye. It also provides information on the Sun, Moon, planets, comets and galaxies.