--- product_id: 313665097 title: "National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky: 2nd Edition" price: "€ 67.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/313665097-national-geographic-backyard-guide-to-the-night-sky-2nd-edition store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Updated star charts & graphics Expert-backed, beginner-friendly guide Tips for naked eye, binocular & telescope viewing National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky: 2nd Edition **Price:** € 67.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌠 Own the night sky—because the universe waits for no one! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky: 2nd Edition - **How much does it cost?** € 67.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/313665097-national-geographic-backyard-guide-to-the-night-sky-2nd-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect for Social Stargazing:** Family-friendly tips and tricks to turn any backyard into a celestial event hub. - • **Visual Feast of Space Wonders:** Stunning photographs and clear graphics bring black holes, solar flares, and supernovas to life. - • **Compact & Portable Inspiration:** Lightweight 1.05 lb book designed to accompany your night adventures anywhere. - • **Expert Guidance for All Levels:** Written by 'Night Sky Guy' Andrew Fazekas, blending expert insight with approachable language. - • **Navigate the Night Sky Like a Pro:** Step-by-step star-hopping techniques make constellations easy to find and impress your friends. ## Overview The National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, 2nd Edition, is a 1.05-pound, expertly updated stargazing companion packed with charts, photos, and practical tips. Designed for beginners to intermediate skywatchers, it empowers you to identify constellations, planets, and celestial phenomena using just your eyes, binoculars, or a telescope—turning your backyard into a front-row seat to the cosmos. ## Description Explore the star-studded cosmos with this fully updated, user-friendly skywatcher's guide, filled with charts, graphics, photographs, and expert tips for viewing -- and understanding -- the wonders of space. Stargazing's too much fun to leave to astronomers. In these inviting pages, "Night Sky Guy" Andrew Fazekas takes an expert but easygoing approach that will delight would-be astronomers of all levels. Essential information, organized logically, brings the solar system, stars, and planets to life in your own backyard. Start with the easiest constellations and then "star-hop" across the night sky to find others nearby. Learn about the dark side of the moon, how to pick Mars out of a planetary lineup, and which kinds of stars twinkle in your favorite constellations. Hands-on tips and techniques for observing with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope help make the most out of sightings and astronomical phenomena such as eclipses and meteor showers. Photographs and graphics present key facts in an easy-to-understand format, explaining heavenly phenomena such as black holes, solar flares, and supernovas. Revised to make skywatching even easier for the whole family, this indispensable guide shines light on the night sky--truly one of the greatest shows on Earth! Review: Highly recommended for kids with an interest in space and astronomy. - This is a really good book with excellent illustrations and content. It is highly recommended as a gift for any child interested in space and astronomy, and is particularly suitable for readers at a beginner to intermediate level. Review: National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky - Great book. Gave it as a present and this person really likes it. Its a great coffee table book as well. ## Features - Item Trademark: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY - manufacturer: National Geographic Society - Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 1.05, 1.05 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #48,930 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #139 in Fishing, Birdwatching & Outdoor Pursuits #276 in Astronomy & Space Science #761 in Nature & Ecology | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,152 Reviews | ## Images ![National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky: 2nd Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818b60JJETL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended for kids with an interest in space and astronomy. *by R***Q on 18 July 2026* This is a really good book with excellent illustrations and content. It is highly recommended as a gift for any child interested in space and astronomy, and is particularly suitable for readers at a beginner to intermediate level. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky *by V***A on 24 October 2025* Great book. Gave it as a present and this person really likes it. Its a great coffee table book as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muy bueno *by R***O on 3 May 2022* Si le buscamos lo malo pues creo que podrían hacer más grande el libro para usar un tipo de letra más grande. Letra muy pequeña. Pero el contenido que es lo que importa está sensacional, mucha información educativa, datos de interés. Es un buen compañero de viaje o de tiempo libre ## Frequently Bought Together - National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, 2nd Edition (National Geographic Backyard Guides) - 50 Things To See With A Telescope - Kids: A Constellation Focused Approach - Gskyer Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners - Travel Telescope with Carry Bag, Phone Adapter and Wireless Remote. --- ## 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.gr/products/313665097-national-geographic-backyard-guide-to-the-night-sky-2nd-edition](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/313665097-national-geographic-backyard-guide-to-the-night-sky-2nd-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-25*