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The Stargazer's Handbook: An Atlas of the Night Sky
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Stargazer's Handbook: An Atlas of the Night Sky
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Giles Sparrow
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:224 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 212,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Popular astronomy and space |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781848669130
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| Classifications | Dewey:520.223 |
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Publishing Details |
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Quercus Publishing
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| Imprint |
Quercus Publishing
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| Publication Date |
24 September 2015 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Fully illustrated with 400 of the most striking and up-to-date astronomical images and covering all the major constellations and landmarks of the night sky, The Stargazer's Handbook reveals the treasures of the cosmos - what they are, where they are, and how to see them, including month-by-month guides to the changing hemispheres and tips and guides on the best stargazing equipment. This new compact edition is perfect for browsing at home or accompanying you out at night under the stars. Filled with stunning photography, this book is all you need to start discovering the universe.
Author Biography
Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College London, and works as an editor specializing in popular science. He is the author of - amongst other books - The Universe and How To See It, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe and was a major contributor to Dorling Kindersley's Universe.
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