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Stars & planets / Ian Ridpath ; star charts by Royal Greenwich Observatory ; consultants, Giles Sparrow, Robin Scagell.

Stars and planets (other title)
Ridpath, Ian, (author.). Scagell, Robin, (contributor.). Sparrow, Giles, 1970- (contributor.). Royal Greenwich Observatory, (contributor.).

Summary:

A highly visual introduction explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes. 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.

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  • ISBN: 0744058090
  • ISBN: 9780744058093
  • Physical Description: 224 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
  • Edition: New edition.; American edition 2022.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2022.

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General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- The solar system -- The constellations -- Monthly sky guides.

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Planets > Observers' manuals.
Stars > Observers' manuals.
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