Astronomy

A Visual Guide

DK, Ian Ridpath, Ian Ridpath

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15 November 2022

Cosmology & the universe; Galaxies & stars; Solar system: the Sun & planets; Popular astronomy & space

Series: DK Ultimate Guides

Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent night sky - and beyond.

This stunningly illustrated handbook is split into eight sections which cover every aspect of astronomy. Learn about the history of discoveries in the field and astronomical phenomena, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day, and then take a lavish visual tour of the Solar System, complete with the most spectacular photographs of the planets.

A definitive month-by-month guide to the night sky, with profiles of all 88 constellations, over 100 star charts covering both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and an almanac of astronomical events over the next decade, help you to navigate your way around the night sky, and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects. Also featuring no-nonsense advice on how to observe the skies using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes, Astronomy is the perfect guide for keen amateur astronomers, as well as a great reference book for the whole family.

By: DK
Consultant editor: Ian Ridpath, Ian Ridpath
Imprint: DK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 202mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 1.253kg
ISBN: 9780241620977
ISBN 10: 024162097X
Series: DK Ultimate Guides
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 15 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ian Ridpath is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and lecturer on astronomy, having previously worked at the University of London Observatory. A fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, he is the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and Norton's Star Atlas, which is considered by many to be the amateur astronomer's bible. He has written or edited more than 40 books, including several standard guides to the night sky, and many articles on astronomy.

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Astronomy

A Visual Guide

DK, Ian Ridpath, Ian Ridpath

$42.99

Hardback

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