--- product_id: 2474396 title: "National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky" price: "$45.17" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/2474396-national-geographic-backyard-guide-to-the-night-sky store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky **Price:** $45.17 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky - **How much does it cost?** $45.17 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2474396-national-geographic-backyard-guide-to-the-night-sky) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Stargazing’s too much fun to leave to astronomers. This National Geographic book brings the solar system, space, stars, science, and planets to life in your own backyard, inspiring us to look up and understand the heavens above. Authors Howard Schneider and Patricia Daniels take an expert but easygoing approach that doesn’t overwhelm—it invites. Ten chapters cover everything a beginning stargazer will need to know, from understanding the phases of the moon to picking Mars out of a planetary lineup to identifying the kinds of stars twinkling in the constellations. Throughout the book, star charts and tables present key facts in an easy-to-understand format, sidebars and fact boxes present illuminating anecdotes and fun facts to sweep us swiftly into the stardust, and by the time we realize we’ve been schooled in solid science we’re too engrossed to object. Along with practical advice and hands-on tips to improve observation techniques, the guide includes an appendix full of resources—from books and web sites to lists of astronomy clubs and associations to local planetariums and museums. This indispensable book guides us on a new path into the night sky, truly one of the greatest shows on Earth. Review: Essential Reference Material for Amateur Astronomers - Best astronomy book I've read this year. I have to start with the illustrations which are superb and some of which I wish could be framed. The content is well written and delves into a bit of history. The sections on the constellations are in ALPHABETICAL order! How easy it is to use it as a reference guide along with other books to maneuver your way around the subject. Review: Fascinating intermediate astronomy book! - I bought this book for my husband to use with his new 4 inch telescope and he loves it! This is a great intermediate book, maybe a little more advanced for beginners. If you buy this book with Turn Left at Orion, you'll be off to a great start finding all the messier objects in the night sky. The book also goes in depth in topics like light pollution and how to combat it, constellations, and other interesting astronomy tidbits. The pictures in the book are vivid and colorful. My husband couldn't put it down! ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,131,063 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #244 in Star-Gazing (Books) #1,252 in Outdoors & Nature Reference #1,617 in Astronomy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 201 Reviews | ## Images ![National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QFG2IWm4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential Reference Material for Amateur Astronomers *by T***E on July 19, 2017* Best astronomy book I've read this year. I have to start with the illustrations which are superb and some of which I wish could be framed. The content is well written and delves into a bit of history. The sections on the constellations are in ALPHABETICAL order! How easy it is to use it as a reference guide along with other books to maneuver your way around the subject. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating intermediate astronomy book! *by M***N on October 21, 2013* I bought this book for my husband to use with his new 4 inch telescope and he loves it! This is a great intermediate book, maybe a little more advanced for beginners. If you buy this book with Turn Left at Orion, you'll be off to a great start finding all the messier objects in the night sky. The book also goes in depth in topics like light pollution and how to combat it, constellations, and other interesting astronomy tidbits. The pictures in the book are vivid and colorful. My husband couldn't put it down! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real nice book *by B***. on February 1, 2013* For a used book, I'm very pleased with the shape it's in. The cover looks like someone lugged it around, which it's meant to be brought outside to observe with, but the inside looks like the pages were never turned. The book itself is informative and well written with nice photos and illustrations. National Geo usually does a good job. A lot of thanks goes to the seller I got the book from for being so prompt and sending me such a nice product. (tkayrh was who I bought it from and yes that's how it's spelled) Thanks tkayrh ## Frequently Bought Together - National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky - Field Guide to the Night Sky (National Audubon Society Field Guides) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/2474396-national-geographic-backyard-guide-to-the-night-sky](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2474396-national-geographic-backyard-guide-to-the-night-sky) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*