Astronomy A Visual Guide

Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent nightsky - and beyond! This stunningly-illustrated space book is split into eight sections that cover every aspectof astronomy. Learn about the history of discoveries in the field and astronomical phenomena, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day, and then take a lavish visual tour of the Solar System, complete with the most spectacular photographs of the planets.A magnificent month-by-month guide to the night sky, with profiles of all 88 constellations, over 100 star charts covering both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and an almanac of astronomical events over the next decade, Astronomy: A Simple Guide will help you to navigate your way around the night sky, and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects. Soar into the pages of this spectacular space book to reveal: - All 88 constellations with over 100 star charts and a guide to the latest space-observing equipment- Groundbreaking discoveries and the most awe-inspiring images of the universe- Written by Ian Ridpath, the editor of Norton's Star Atlas Includes an almanac section, showing eclipses and appearances of comets until 2031Also featuring no-nonsense advice on how to observe the skies using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes, Astronomy: A Simple Guide is the perfect guide for keen amateur astronomers, as well as a great reference book for the whole family.

ISBN:	9780241317808
Publisher:	Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint:	Dorling Kindersley Limited
Published date:	06 Sep 2018
DEWEY:	520
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	352
Weight:	1536g
Height:	249mm
Width:	206mm
Spine width:	38mm

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