Collins Stars and Planets Guide (Collins Guides)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Collins Stars and Planets Guide (Collins Guides)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ian Ridpath
Illustrated by Wil Tirion
SeriesCollins Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 195,Width 135
Category/GenreAstronomy, space and time
Popular astronomy and space
ISBN/Barcode 9780008239275
ClassificationsDewey:523.4
Audience
General
Edition New edition
Illustrations Index

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint William Collins
Publication Date 19 October 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

Ian Ridpath is an amateur astronomer and an author and broadcaster on astronomy and space.Wil Tirion is an amateur astronomer and graphic artist who designed the first ever star atlas in 1981. Together Ian and Wil have also produced Collins Pocket Guide Stars and Planets and Collins Gem Stars.

Reviews

'...by far the best of the currently available, pocket-sized guides and is one to be warmly recommended.' The Observatory