Stars and Planets (Collins Pocket Guide) - Softcover

Ridpath, Ian; Tirion, Wil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0002199793 ISBN 13: 9780002199797

Publisher: Collins, 1993

Synopsis

Renowned astronomer Ian Ridpath takes us through the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies of the Solar System. Wil Tirion, the world's leading uranographer, has compiled charts of each of the 88 constellations, with data and notes on bright stars and other objects of interest that can be seen in the night sky with the aid of binoculars and telescopes. There are also monthly maps of the night sky for all of the latitudes throughout the globe, and it is the only guide to provide yearly planetary data as a downloadable web resource, updated annually.

Packed with information on everything you want to know about the night sky, together with tips on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, this is the most complete guide for every astronomer, wherever they are in the world.

About this title

About the Authors

Ian Ridpath is an internationally renowned writer and editor. His works include the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and popular series of night sky guides for beginners, including The Collins Stars and Planets Guide and Collins Gem Stars. Ian is the recipient of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Klumpke-Roberts Award for outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy. Ian is based in London, UK.

Wil Tirion was trained in graphic arts and always had an interest in astronomy and especially star charts. In 1983 he became a self-employed Uranographer, a specialist in drawing charts of the night sky. Since then he has contributed to many books including the bestselling Collins Guide to the Night Sky annual. In 1987 he received the ‘Dr. J. van der Bilt-prize’, a Dutch award for amateur astronomers. In 1993 he had a minor planet named after him: (4648) Tirion = 1931 UE.

From the Back Cover

ew, fully revised edition of the standard field guide to the night sky.

• Monthly sky maps of the constellations and bright stars from various latitudes.
• Charts of all 88 constellations with complete notes and data.
• Comprehensive information on stars, nebulae, galaxies and the Solar System.
• Advice on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes.

"Very attractive individual constellation charts…all executed with Tirion's accuracy, skill and neatness."
SKY AND TELESCOPE

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0002199793
• ISBN 13: 9780002199797
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384