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Stars and Planets
Author | : Ian Ridpath |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2022-09-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0744078202 |
The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky. Introducing the Handbook of Stars and Planets - the perfect beginner's guide to the night sky! With a highly visual introduction that explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes, exploring the cosmos and more has never been easier or more accessible. Each of the planets in the Solar System is described and illustrated in detail, with images taken from space probes as well as from the ground, showing them as you can expect to see them. More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory. There is a separate detailed chart for each of the 88 constellations, adding up to a complete atlas of the sky. The text for each constellation reveals its history and mythology and lists notable stars, galaxies, nebulae, and other objects. Alongside the constellation profiles is a month-by-month guide, including a set of charts and a user-friendly text guide that picks out the highlights above your head each month. Soar into the pages of this awe-inspiring astronomy book to explore: - Introduction section provides an accessible primer on the basics of astronomy and skywatching - Equipment section includes a guide to the main kinds of binoculars, telescopes, and camera equipment - Practical advice also includes observing the sky with the naked eye - Profiles of planets and constellations include color-coded data tables, delivering fast facts for quick reference - Accesible text explains concepts clearly and guides the reader from beginner to intermediate-level astronomer This newly updated guide to the Solar System includes new discoveries, revised data, and the latest images from space probes! The revisions to constellation and monthly sky guides include new data on stars and other objects such as galaxies, as well as a refreshed guide to binoculars, telescopes, and cameras. Complete with jargon-free text written by one of the foremost popularizers of astronomy and an authority on the history of constellations, the DK Handbook of Stars and Planets is the perfect introduction to stargazing! So whether you’re a budding astronomer or an intermediate space savvy, this great guide to the night sky is suitable for children aged 12+ and adults alike, and promises something for everyone to explore, discover and love!
Collins Pocket Guide to Stars and Planets
Author | : Ian Ridpath |
Publisher | : Harpercollins Pub Limited |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 1993-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780002199797 |
Revised and updated, this guide features: monthly sky maps of the nothern and southern hemispheres to enable recognition of the constellations and stars throughout the year; descriptions of each of the 88 constellations and their stars opposite a specially prepared sky chart, showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies; a map of the moon's features; and advice on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, and how to take simple astronomical photographs.
Collins Gem Night Sky
Author | : Ian Ridpath |
Publisher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998-12 |
Genre | : Astronomy |
ISBN | : 9780004723150 |
This guide to the night sky offers charts for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, and details of the movement of the planets across the sky. Further information is provided on the main constellations.
The Shadow of the Telescope
Author | : Gunther Buttman |
Publisher | : Lutterworth Press |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 2022-10-27 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0718847458 |
This first full-length biography of Sir John Herschel tells of a remarkable man who contributed to nearly every branch of astronomy and to half a dozen other sciences as well. The only son of the astronomer Sir William Herschel (founder of stellar astronomy and discoverer of the planet Uranus), he comes vividly to life in descriptions of his personality and his varied achievements. Making admirable use of John Herschel's unpublished correspondence, diaries, and notebooks, the author covers his extensive astronomical observations at Cape Town in South Africa, his pioneering work in photography and in physical optics in Britain, and his unhappy experiences as Master of the Mint - and much more. John Herschel was so attractive and enterprising an individual that his biography will appeal to general readers as well as to professionals - historians of science, astronomers, and scientists in related fields.
Guide to Stars and Planets
Author | : Ian Ridpath |
Publisher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Astronomy |
ISBN | : |
Literature 1986, Part 1
Author | : Prof. Dr. Roland Wielen |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 1122 |
Release | : 2013-04-17 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 366212355X |
The Backyard Stargazer's Bible
Author | : Ian Ridpath |
Publisher | : Abrams |
Total Pages | : 821 |
Release | : 2024-09-17 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
A comprehensive and eye-catching resource for backyard stargazers of all levels packed with absolutely everything you need to follow the progress of constellations, night sky events, and celestial facts. Foreword by Dr. Stephen Maran A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips from experts on charting lunar phases and celestial events, notable astronomical anniversaries and facts, the best equipment for stargazing and particular events for your location complete with maps, and much more, packaged into a beautiful, illustrative gift book. Never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world, go meteor‑spotting, and track phases of the moon, constellations, and planetary events. Discover Dark Sky Sites and what we can learn from reducing light pollution. Get to know the Moon’s features and phases, constellations, comets, planetary bodies, eclipses, conjunctions, and more. Find out what you can see with the naked eye and the wider canvas of a telescope. With The Backyard Stargazer’s Bible, you'll embrace the magnificent splendor of the rich tapestry of the skies above. Also available: The Beekeeper’s Bible The Botanical Bible The Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible The Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible
A Dictionary of Weather
Author | : Storm Dunlop |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 407 |
Release | : 2008-08-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0191580058 |
An authoritative and wide-ranging new edition of A Dictionary of Weather containing almost 2,000 entries on all areas of the subject. Provides clear definitions and illustrative examples of terminology taken from meteorology, forecasting, and climatology. Revised and fully updated, this edition includes 300 new and revised entries, such as A-Train, Pineapple Express, and Watermelon snow, and added feature entries highlighting actual occurrences of extreme weather, including the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. Generously illustrated, and containting recommended websites for further reading, this reference work is thoroughly comprehensible. Find out where and when the world's largest hailstone fell or where the highest temperature was recorded using the list of weather records, and check climate data for different weather types from around the world. Key terms from the related fields of oceanography, hydrology, and climatology are also covered as well as biographical information on important people in the development of meteorology. Arranged in A-Z format, it is a unique dictionary and an essential reference source for meteorology and geography students, whether at school or university, as well as for amateur meteorologists and the general reader.
Universe Guide to Stars and Planets
Author | : Ian Ridpath |
Publisher | : Universe Publishing(NY) |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : |
Contains northern and southern hemisphere sky charts, monthly sky charts, and text explaining the history of each of the 88 constellations. Also includes information on the planets.