{"product_id":"stars-and-planets-paperback","title":"Stars and Planets - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Ridpath\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroducing \u003ci\u003ethe Handbook of Stars and Planets -\u003c\/i\u003e the perfect beginner's guide to the night sky!\u003cbr\u003eWith 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoar into the pages of this awe-inspiring astronomy book to explore: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Introduction section provides an accessible primer on the basics of astronomy and skywatching\u003cbr\u003e- Equipment section includes a guide to the main kinds of binoculars, telescopes, and camera equipment\u003cbr\u003e- Practical advice also includes observing the sky with the naked eye\u003cbr\u003e- Profiles of planets and constellations include color-coded data tables, delivering fast facts for quick reference\u003cbr\u003e- Accesible text explains concepts clearly and guides the reader from beginner to intermediate-level astronomer \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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 \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Stars and Planets\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Ridpath \u003c\/b\u003eis a keen amateur astronomer whose writing has established him as one of the world's leading authorities on starwatching. His articles have been published in newspapers and books all over the world, and he has written more than 40 books. He is currently the editor of \u003ci\u003eNorton's Star Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e (the longest-established star atlas in the world) and of the authoritative \u003ci\u003eOxford Dictionary of Astronomy. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ealso the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Antiquarian Astronomer\u003c\/i\u003e, the journal of the Society for the History of Astronomy. Ian is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.3 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766451405088,"sku":"9780744058093","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/679d025821c9c26a758e8f264a4244a8.webp?v=1780292872","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/stars-and-planets-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}