Philip's Astronomy Starter Pack
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Ian William Ridpath is an English amateur astronomer recognized for his extensive work in observation, writing, editing, and broadcasting on the subject since 1972. Beyond his astronomical pursuits, he is known for his UFO skepticism and interest in astro-philately. Within astronomical circles, he is most highly regarded as the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and for his contributions to the classic Norton's Star Atlas. His prolific career includes authoring or editing over forty books in astronomy, establishing him as a significant figure in the field.






Kniha je strhujícím průvodcem po nejpůsobivějších a nejzajímavějších místech ve vesmíru od třpytivých hvězdných porodnic po superhmotné černé díry a srážející se galaxie. Nechejte se ohromit nejnovějšími, dechberoucími snímky vesmíru či souhvězdími vyobrazenými na trojrozměrných ilustracích, vytvořených speciálně pro tuto knihu. Poznáte hvězdy tak, jak jste je dosud nepoznali!
Showing you what others only tell you. Discover the history and origins of the universe and observe the stars and galaxies with over 100 star charts and profiles of all 88 constellations. Includes a month-by-month guide to highlights of the night sky. Perfect for any enthusiast this is the definitive visual guide to enjoying and appreciating astronomy.
Guida fotografica del cielo notturno visto da ogni angolo della terra
Una guida naturalistica chiarissima e dettagliata all'osservazione del cielo notturno. Il volume contiene la descrizione completa di tutte le costellazioni con carte stellari e mappe celesti che mostrano, mese dopo mese, quello che si può vedere nei due emisferi. Inoltre splendide fotografie con la descrizione dei principali pianeti e satelliti del Sistema Solare. Bella e di facile consultazione, questa guida con più di 700 illustrazioni costituisce un atlante completo del cielo, essenziale per gli appassionati di ogni età.
Authoritative text, crystal-clear charts and photographs, and a systematic approach make the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Stars and Planets the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to observing the night sky. Packed with jargon-free information, this handbook is suitable both for beginners and more experienced astronomers.
The Visual Guide to the Night Sky Viewed From Around the World