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Astronomy: A Visual Guide
Hardback
Main Details
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Astronomy: A Visual Guide
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) DK
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Consultant editor Ian Ridpath
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:352 | Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 204 |
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Category/Genre | Cosmology and the universe Galaxies and stars Solar system Popular astronomy and space |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780241620977
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Classifications | Dewey:520 |
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Audience | General | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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Imprint |
DK
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Publication Date |
3 November 2022 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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.
Author Biography
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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