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Collins Guides - Collins Stars and Planets Guide [New Edition]

Collins Guides - Collins Stars and Planets Guide [New Edition]

by Ian Ridpath
Paperback
Publication Date: 02/11/2017

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The classic guide to the night sky, now in its fifth edition as part of the authoritative 'Collins Guide' series.

A comprehensive guide to all the stars and celestial objects visible with the use of binoculars or an average-sized telescope, this fully revised edition features updated and extended text, improved sky charts, and new diagrams and photographs.



Includes:



* Unique yearly planetary data, available as a downloadable web resource



* Monthly sky maps of the northern and southern hemispheres, so you can identify constellations and bright stars from various latitudes throughout the year



* Descriptions of all the 88 constellations and their stars opposite a specially prepared chart showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies



* Detailed information on stars, nebulae, galaxies, the Moon and the Solar System



* Practical advice on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes



In addition to the charts and diagrams, the text is accompanied by many photographs throughout, making this the most practical and comprehensive guide to the night sky.
ISBN:
9780008239275
9780008239275
Category:
Astronomy
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
02-11-2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Edition:
5th Edition
Dimensions (mm):
195x135x28mm
Weight:
0.69kg
Ian Ridpath

Ian Ridpath is a full-time writer, broadcaster and lecturer on astronomy. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the Association of British Science Writers.

A former editor of Popular Astronomy, he is a regular contributor to Astronomy Now. Ian Ridpath's many books include Collins Guide to Stars and Planets, Gem Stars and The Monthly Sky Guide.

He is also the editor of the highly respected Norton's Star Atlas - a must-have publication for most practical astronomers - and the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy.

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