Skywatcher Bundle: Clouds, Snowflakes & Night Sky
Explore the atmosphere by day and the cosmos by night.
Whether you are tracking incoming winter storms, decoding cloud formations on an afternoon hike, or navigating the stars from your backyard, the Skywatcher FoldingGuide Bundle provides instant, field-tested reference right in your pocket.
Designed for outdoor durability, this 3-guide set is completely all-weather ready: featuring waterproof, snowproof, and dewproof folding formats built to withstand wet grass, mountain mist, and freezing conditions. Written and compiled by leading subject experts, these guides eliminate the need for bulky textbooks or fragile electronics in the field.
What’s Included in the Bundle
1. Reading the Clouds
By Tim Harris Turn the sky into your personal weather forecast. This durable, waterproof guide teaches you how to interpret atmospheric conditions at a glance, identify cloud structures, and anticipate changing weather patterns before they hit.
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Identify cloud families and specific cloud types with high-clarity color references.
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Understand natural weather prediction indicators to stay ahead of sudden shifts.
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Learn the atmospheric processes that cause cloud formation and storm development.
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Discover optical phenomena, from halos and sun dogs to coronas and crepuscular rays.
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Waterproof construction makes it completely rain- and splash-resistant in the field.
2. Snowflake Guide
By Molly Reeve Step into the intricate micro-world of winter precipitation. Built specifically for sub-zero exploration, this snowproof reference guide breaks down crystallization physics, snowflake taxonomy, and the science of cold air.
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Decode how snow crystals form across shifting atmospheric moisture and temperatures.
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Identify common types of snowflakes, plates, needles, columns, and dendrites.
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Includes an integrated snow crystal viewing card to isolate and inspect flakes in real time.
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Features a snowflake thermometer reference to connect crystal geometry to air temperature.
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Includes a tribute to Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, the pioneer of snowflake photomicrography.
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Snowproof design won't wilt, wrinkle, or disintegrate when exposed to snow and ice.
3. Night Sky Guide
By Dr. Rick Fienberg (Editor Emeritus, Sky & Telescope) Stargazing made accessible anywhere, anytime, no expensive equipment required! Designed for naked-eye and binocular astronomy, this dewproof reference guides you through seasonal celestial highlights without screen glare.
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Seasonal star charts show exactly what constellations are overhead throughout the year.
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Detailed Moon map for identifying major lunar maria and prominent craters.
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Learn to navigate constellations and major asterisms step-by-step.
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No telescope needed: optimized for naked-eye stargazers and amateur astronomers alike.
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Dewproof lamination prevents evening dampness and condensation from ruining your chart.
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