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Ian Ridpath

    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.

    Atlas of Stars and Planets
    Astronomie
    Space
    Astronomy
    Philip's Astronomy Starter Pack
    Stars and Planets
    • 2009

      Hvězdy

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Kapesní atlas obsahuje 88 souhvězdí celé oblohy dle abecedy.

      Hvězdy
    • 2006

      Astronomy

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.1(178)Add rating

      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.

      Astronomy
    • 2004
    • 2002

      Stelle e pianeti

      Guida fotografica del cielo notturno visto da ogni angolo della terra

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      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.

      Stelle e pianeti
    • 1999

      Stars and Planets

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      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.

      Stars and Planets
    • 1994