Ian Ridpath Stars & Planets Paperback Book

The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky. Introducing the Handbook of Stars and Planets the perfect beginners 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 monthbymonth guide, including a set of charts and a userfriendly text guide that picks out the highlights above your head each month. Soar into the pages of this aweinspiring 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... | Ian Ridpath Stars & Planets Paperback Book