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Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780671622732
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (227 download)
Download or read book Collins Gem Guide to the Night Sky written by Ian Ridpath and published by . This book was released on 1986-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Harpercollins Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780002199797
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)
Download or read book Collins Pocket Guide to Stars and Planets written by Ian Ridpath and published by Harpercollins Pub Limited. This book was released on 1993-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated, this guide features: monthly sky maps of the nothern and southern hemispheres to enable recognition of the constellations and stars throughout the year; descriptions of each of the 88 constellations and their stars opposite a specially prepared sky chart, showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies; a map of the moon's features; and advice on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, and how to take simple astronomical photographs.
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744078202
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)
Download or read book Stars and Planets written by Ian Ridpath and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky. Introducing the Handbook of Stars and Planets - the perfect beginner's guide to the night sky! With a highly visual introduction that explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes, exploring the cosmos and more has never been easier or more accessible. Each of the planets in the Solar System is described and illustrated in detail, with images taken from space probes as well as from the ground, showing them as you can expect to see them. More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory. There is a separate detailed chart for each of the 88 constellations, adding up to a complete atlas of the sky. The text for each constellation reveals its history and mythology and lists notable stars, galaxies, nebulae, and other objects. Alongside the constellation profiles is a month-by-month guide, including a set of charts and a user-friendly text guide that picks out the highlights above your head each month. Soar into the pages of this awe-inspiring astronomy book to explore: - Introduction section provides an accessible primer on the basics of astronomy and skywatching - Equipment section includes a guide to the main kinds of binoculars, telescopes, and camera equipment - Practical advice also includes observing the sky with the naked eye - Profiles of planets and constellations include color-coded data tables, delivering fast facts for quick reference - Accesible text explains concepts clearly and guides the reader from beginner to intermediate-level astronomer This newly updated guide to the Solar System includes new discoveries, revised data, and the latest images from space probes! The revisions to constellation and monthly sky guides include new data on stars and other objects such as galaxies, as well as a refreshed guide to binoculars, telescopes, and cameras. Complete with jargon-free text written by one of the foremost popularizers of astronomy and an authority on the history of constellations, the DK Handbook of Stars and Planets is the perfect introduction to stargazing! So whether you’re a budding astronomer or an intermediate space savvy, this great guide to the night sky is suitable for children aged 12+ and adults alike, and promises something for everyone to explore, discover and love!
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 9780004723150
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (231 download)
Download or read book Collins Gem Night Sky written by Ian Ridpath and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to the night sky offers charts for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, and details of the movement of the planets across the sky. Further information is provided on the main constellations.
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 0718894782
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (188 download)
Download or read book Star Tales written by Ian Ridpath and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every night, a pageant of Greek mythology circles overhead. Perseus flies to the rescue of Andromeda, Orion faces the charge of the snorting Bull, and the ship of the Argonauts sails in search of the Golden Fleece. Constellations are the invention of human imagination, not of nature. They are an expression of the human desire to impress its own order upon the apparent chaos of the night sky. Modern science tells us that these twinkling points of light are glowing balls of gas, but the ancient Greeks, to whom we owe many of our constellations, knew nothing of this. Ian Ridpath, award-winning astronomy writer and popularizer, has been intrigued by the myths of the stars for many years. Star Tales is the first modern guide to combine all the fascinating myths in one book, illustrated with the beautiful and evocative engravings from two of the leading star atlases: Johann Bode’s Uranographia of 1801 and John Flamsteed’s Atlas Coelestis of 1729. This classic book, now in a revised and expanded edition, presents additional information on the constellations with new and enchanting illustrations. For anyone interested in the stars and classical mythology, for anyone who is an armchair astronomer, this is the perfect gift.
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107683157
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (76 download)
Download or read book The Monthly Sky Guide written by Ian Ridpath and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The classic beginner's guide to the night sky."--Page 4 of cover.
Author : Margot Channing
Publisher : Closer Look At
ISBN 13 : 9781905087082
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (87 download)
Download or read book Stars and Planets written by Margot Channing and published by Closer Look At. This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This captivating book explores the stars and planets of outer space by presenting them through lush illustrations and photography that incorporate cross-sections, cutaway-views, and magnifications. These images are paired with an accessible text to provide a well-balanced introduction to outer space."
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780756635145
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (351 download)
Download or read book Boy Scouts of America Deck of Stars written by Ian Ridpath and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Guide to Stars and Planets written by Ian Ridpath and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1984 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gunther Buttman
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
ISBN 13 : 071884744X
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (188 download)
Download or read book The Shadow of the Telescope written by Gunther Buttman and published by Lutterworth Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first full-length biography of Sir John Herschel tells of a remarkable man who contributed to nearly every branch of astronomy and to half a dozen other sciences as well. The only son of the astronomer Sir William Herschel (founder of stellar astronomy and discoverer of the planet Uranus), he comes vividly to life in descriptions of his personality and his varied achievements. Making admirable use of John Herschel's unpublished correspondence, diaries, and notebooks, the author covers his extensive astronomical observations at Cape Town in South Africa, his pioneering work in photography and in physical optics in Britain, and his unhappy experiences as Master of the Mint - and much more. John Herschel was so attractive and enterprising an individual that his biography will appeal to general readers as well as to professionals - historians of science, astronomers, and scientists in related fields.
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Universe Guide to Stars and Planets written by Ian Ridpath and published by Universe Publishing(NY). This book was released on 1985 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains northern and southern hemisphere sky charts, monthly sky charts, and text explaining the history of each of the 88 constellations. Also includes information on the planets.
Author : Prof. Dr. Roland Wielen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 366212355X
Total Pages : 1122 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (621 download)
Download or read book Literature 1986, Part 1 written by Prof. Dr. Roland Wielen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 1122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 821 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (87 download)
Download or read book The Backyard Stargazer's Bible written by Ian Ridpath and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 821 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and eye-catching resource for backyard stargazers of all levels packed with absolutely everything you need to follow the progress of constellations, night sky events, and celestial facts. Foreword by Dr. Stephen Maran A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips from experts on charting lunar phases and celestial events, notable astronomical anniversaries and facts, the best equipment for stargazing and particular events for your location complete with maps, and much more, packaged into a beautiful, illustrative gift book. Never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world, go meteor‑spotting, and track phases of the moon, constellations, and planetary events. Discover Dark Sky Sites and what we can learn from reducing light pollution. Get to know the Moon’s features and phases, constellations, comets, planetary bodies, eclipses, conjunctions, and more. Find out what you can see with the naked eye and the wider canvas of a telescope. With The Backyard Stargazer’s Bible, you'll embrace the magnificent splendor of the rich tapestry of the skies above. Also available: The Beekeeper’s Bible The Botanical Bible The Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible The Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible
Author : S J Marshall
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317849299
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)
Download or read book The Mandate of Heaven written by S J Marshall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mandate of Heaven was originally given to King Wen in the 11th century BC. King Wen is credited with founding the Zhou dynasty after he received the Mandate from Heaven to attack and overthrow the Shang dynasty. King Wen is also credited with creating the ancient oracle known as the Yijing or Book of Changes. This book validates King Wen's association with the Changes. It uncovers in the Changes a record of a total solar eclipse that was witnessed at King Wen's capital of Feng by his son King Wu, shortly after King Wen had died (before he had a chance to launch the full invasion). The sense of this eclipse as an actual event has been overlooked for three millennia. It provides an account of the events surrounding the conquest of the Shang and founding of the Zhou dynasty that has never been told. It shows how the earliest layer of the Book of Changes (the Zhouyi) has preserved a hidden history of the Conquest.
Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
ISBN 13 : 0718847814
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (188 download)
Download or read book Star Tales written by Ian Ridpath and published by Lutterworth Press. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every night, a pageant of Greek mythology circles overhead. Perseus flies to the rescue of Andromeda, Orion faces the charge of the snorting Bull, and the ship of the Argonauts sails in search of the Golden Fleece. Constellations are the invention of the human imagination, not of nature. They are an expression of the human desire to impress its own order upon the apparent chaos of the night sky. Modern science tells us that these twinkling points of light are glowing balls of gas, but the ancient Greeks, to whom we owe many of our constellations, knew nothing of this. Ian Ridpath, well-known astronomy writer and broadcaster, has been intrigued by the myths of the stars for many years. Star Tales is the first modern guide to combine all the fascinating myths in one book, illustrated with the beautiful and evocative engravings from two of the leading star atlases: Johann Bode's Uranographia of 1801 and John Flamsteed's Atlas Ceolestis of 1729. This is an excellent reference and the perfect gift for the armchair astronomer and those interested in classical mythology alike.
Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191580058
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)
Download or read book A Dictionary of Weather written by Storm Dunlop and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-08-15 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative and wide-ranging new edition of A Dictionary of Weather containing almost 2,000 entries on all areas of the subject. Provides clear definitions and illustrative examples of terminology taken from meteorology, forecasting, and climatology. Revised and fully updated, this edition includes 300 new and revised entries, such as A-Train, Pineapple Express, and Watermelon snow, and added feature entries highlighting actual occurrences of extreme weather, including the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. Generously illustrated, and containting recommended websites for further reading, this reference work is thoroughly comprehensible. Find out where and when the world's largest hailstone fell or where the highest temperature was recorded using the list of weather records, and check climate data for different weather types from around the world. Key terms from the related fields of oceanography, hydrology, and climatology are also covered as well as biographical information on important people in the development of meteorology. Arranged in A-Z format, it is a unique dictionary and an essential reference source for meteorology and geography students, whether at school or university, as well as for amateur meteorologists and the general reader.
Author : Dave Eagle
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461487668
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)
Download or read book From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer written by Dave Eagle and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beginning astronomical observer passes through a series of stages. The initial stage is hugely exciting and gives the beginner a real buzz as he discovers some of the faint fuzzy objects, markings on the planets, rings around Saturn and the craters on the Moon. But as the novice observer progresses, he or she wants to know what more there is than looking at faint fuzzy blobs or indistinct planet markings. Many jump to the conclusion – wrongly – that they need to spend lots of money on expensive equipment to progress. “From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer” has been written specifically to address this group of budding stargazers. Astronomy is much more than a quick sightseeing tour. Patient observers who can develop their skills will start to appreciate what they are seeing, and will know exactly what to look out for on any particular night. And equally important, they will learn what not to expect to see. “From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer” is for those who want to develop observing skills beyond mere sightseeing, and learn some of the techniques used to carry out enjoyable – and scientifically useful – observations. It will also direct readers to make informed choices about what can be seen and when. This book is for anyone keen to develop their skills as an amateur astronomer.
